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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.94, 1,362.77 and 633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.94, 1,362.77 and 633.74 is: 874.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.94 : 1,362.77 = 633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.94/1,362.77 = 633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.94x = 1,362.77 × 633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.94x = 863,631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,631.88/987.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.18

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