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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.61, 1,362.84 and 614.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.61, 1,362.84 and 614.57 is: 848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.61 : 1,362.84 = 614.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.61/1,362.84 = 614.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.61x = 1,362.84 × 614.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.61x = 837,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,560.58/987.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.07

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