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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.62, 1,362.69 and 739.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.62, 1,362.69 and 739.15 is: 1,019.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.62 : 1,362.69 = 739.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.62/1,362.69 = 739.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.62x = 1,362.69 × 739.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.62x = 1,007,228.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,228.91/987.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.86

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