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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.77, 1,363.80 and 614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.77, 1,363.80 and 614.82 is: 848.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.77 : 1,363.80 = 614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.77/1,363.80 = 614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.77x = 1,363.80 × 614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.77x = 838,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,491.52/987.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.88

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