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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.04, 1,362.24 and 573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.04, 1,362.24 and 573.04 is: 790.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.04 : 1,362.24 = 573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.04/1,362.24 = 573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.04x = 1,362.24 × 573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.04x = 780,618.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,618.01/987.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.87

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