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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.66, 1,363.55 and 652.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.66, 1,363.55 and 652.09 is: 900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.66 : 1,363.55 = 652.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.66/1,363.55 = 652.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.66x = 1,363.55 × 652.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.66x = 889,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,157.32/987.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.27

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