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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.70, 1,362.03 and 656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.70, 1,362.03 and 656.14 is: 904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.70 : 1,362.03 = 656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.70/1,362.03 = 656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.70x = 1,362.03 × 656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.70x = 893,682.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,682.36/987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.81

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