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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.90, 1,363.11 and 692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.90, 1,363.11 and 692.70 is: 955.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.90 : 1,363.11 = 692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.90/1,363.11 = 692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.90x = 1,363.11 × 692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.90x = 944,226.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,226.30/987.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.79

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