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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.52, 1,364.16 and 712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.52, 1,364.16 and 712.96 is: 984.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.52 : 1,364.16 = 712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.52/1,364.16 = 712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.52x = 1,364.16 × 712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.52x = 972,591.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,591.51/987.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.88

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