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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.15, 1,362.31 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.15, 1,362.31 and 567.50 is: 783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.15 : 1,362.31 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.15/1,362.31 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.15x = 1,362.31 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.15x = 773,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,110.93/987.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.17

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