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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.53, 1,363.06 and 614.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.53, 1,363.06 and 614.29 is: 847.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.53 : 1,363.06 = 614.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.53/1,363.06 = 614.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.53x = 1,363.06 × 614.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.53x = 837,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,308.93/987.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.88

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