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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.55, 1,363.31 and 774.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.55, 1,363.31 and 774.49 is: 1,069.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.55 : 1,363.31 = 774.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.55/1,363.31 = 774.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.55x = 1,363.31 × 774.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.55x = 1,055,869.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,869.96/987.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.18

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