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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.36, 1,361.64 and 632.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.36, 1,361.64 and 632.88 is: 872.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.36 : 1,361.64 = 632.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.36/1,361.64 = 632.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.36x = 1,361.64 × 632.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.36x = 861,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,754.72/987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.79

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