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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.92, 1,362.82 and 633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.92, 1,362.82 and 633.90 is: 874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.92 : 1,362.82 = 633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.92/1,362.82 = 633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.92x = 1,362.82 × 633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.92x = 863,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,891.60/987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.46

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