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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.36, 1,362.96 and 677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.36, 1,362.96 and 677.04 is: 934.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.36 : 1,362.96 = 677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.36/1,362.96 = 677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.36x = 1,362.96 × 677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.36x = 922,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,778.44/987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.59

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