The number "987" is a three-digit integer that follows 986 and precedes 988. It is an odd number and can be expressed in various forms, such as Roman numerals (CMLXXXVII) or in binary (1111010111). In mathematics, "987" is notable for being part of the Fibonacci sequence, where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. Specifically, it is the 16th number in this sequence, following 610 and preceding 1597. The Fibonacci sequence has applications in nature, art, and computer science.