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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.66, 1,362.96 and 614.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.66, 1,362.96 and 614.79 is: 848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.66 : 1,362.96 = 614.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.66/1,362.96 = 614.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.66x = 1,362.96 × 614.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.66x = 837,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,934.18/987.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.40

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