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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.93, 1,363.02 and 752.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.93, 1,363.02 and 752.15 is: 1,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.93 : 1,363.02 = 752.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.93/1,363.02 = 752.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.93x = 1,363.02 × 752.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.93x = 1,025,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,188.68/987.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.71

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