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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.52, 1,365.24 and 864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.52, 1,365.24 and 864.40 is: 1,195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.52 : 1,365.24 = 864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.52/1,365.24 = 864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.52x = 1,365.24 × 864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.52x = 1,180,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,113.46/987.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.03

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