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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.98, 1,363.57 and 633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.98, 1,363.57 and 633.80 is: 874.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.98 : 1,363.57 = 633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.98/1,363.57 = 633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.98x = 1,363.57 × 633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.98x = 864,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,232.49/987.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.75

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