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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.74, 1,363.15 and 639.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.74, 1,363.15 and 639.44 is: 882.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.74 : 1,363.15 = 639.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.74/1,363.15 = 639.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.74x = 1,363.15 × 639.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.74x = 871,645.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,645.82/987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.47

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