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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.84, 1,362.32 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.84, 1,362.32 and 614.70 is: 847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.84 : 1,362.32 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.84/1,362.32 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.84x = 1,362.32 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.84x = 837,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,408.22/987.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.72

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