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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.09, 1,361.82 and 567.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.09, 1,361.82 and 567.15 is: 782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.09 : 1,361.82 = 567.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.09/1,361.82 = 567.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.09x = 1,361.82 × 567.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.09x = 772,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,356.21/987.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.46

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