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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.67, 1,362.16 and 739.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.67, 1,362.16 and 739.58 is: 1,020.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.67 : 1,362.16 = 739.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.67/1,362.16 = 739.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.67x = 1,362.16 × 739.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.67x = 1,007,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,417.63/987.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.00

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