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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.25, 1,362.50 and 567.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.25, 1,362.50 and 567.66 is: 783.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.25 : 1,362.50 = 567.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.25/1,362.50 = 567.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.25x = 1,362.50 × 567.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.25x = 773,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,436.75/987.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.43

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