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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.10, 1,362.19 and 567.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.10, 1,362.19 and 567.53 is: 783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.10 : 1,362.19 = 567.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.10/1,362.19 = 567.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.10x = 1,362.19 × 567.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.10x = 773,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,078.44/987.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.18

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