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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.50, 1,362.84 and 628.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.50, 1,362.84 and 628.55 is: 867.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.50 : 1,362.84 = 628.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.50/1,362.84 = 628.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.50x = 1,362.84 × 628.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.50x = 856,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,606.27/987.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.45

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