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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.96, 1,364.02 and 634.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.96, 1,364.02 and 634.03 is: 875.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.96 : 1,364.02 = 634.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.96/1,364.02 = 634.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.96x = 1,364.02 × 634.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.96x = 864,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,830.73/987.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.37

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