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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.56, 1,362.66 and 614.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.56, 1,362.66 and 614.42 is: 847.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.56 : 1,362.66 = 614.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.56/1,362.66 = 614.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.56x = 1,362.66 × 614.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.56x = 837,245.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,245.56/987.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.79

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