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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.18, 1,362.38 and 567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.18, 1,362.38 and 567.60 is: 783.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.18 : 1,362.38 = 567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.18/1,362.38 = 567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.18x = 1,362.38 × 567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.18x = 773,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,286.89/987.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.33

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