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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.76, 1,362.56 and 614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.76, 1,362.56 and 614.60 is: 847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.76 : 1,362.56 = 614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.76/1,362.56 = 614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.76x = 1,362.56 × 614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.76x = 837,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,429.38/987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.81

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