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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.52, 1,363.86 and 769.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.52, 1,363.86 and 769.12 is: 1,062.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.52 : 1,363.86 = 769.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.52/1,363.86 = 769.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.52x = 1,363.86 × 769.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.52x = 1,048,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,972.00/987.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.23

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