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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.36, 1,363.42 and 738.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.36, 1,363.42 and 738.24 is: 1,019.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.36 : 1,363.42 = 738.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.36/1,363.42 = 738.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.36x = 1,363.42 × 738.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.36x = 1,006,531.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,531.18/987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.42

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