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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.88, 1,363.82 and 656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.88, 1,363.82 and 656.56 is: 906.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.88 : 1,363.82 = 656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.88/1,363.82 = 656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.88x = 1,363.82 × 656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.88x = 895,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,429.66/987.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.42

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