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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.59, 1,362.87 and 656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.59, 1,362.87 and 656.03 is: 905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.59 : 1,362.87 = 656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.59/1,362.87 = 656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.59x = 1,362.87 × 656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.59x = 894,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,076.79/987.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.32

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