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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.84, 1,363.58 and 638.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.84, 1,363.58 and 638.64 is: 881.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.84 : 1,363.58 = 638.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.84/1,363.58 = 638.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.84x = 1,363.58 × 638.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.84x = 870,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,836.73/987.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.56

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