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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.65, 1,362.72 and 628.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.65, 1,362.72 and 628.89 is: 867.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.65 : 1,362.72 = 628.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.65/1,362.72 = 628.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.65x = 1,362.72 × 628.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.65x = 857,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,000.98/987.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.72

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