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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.30, 1,362.60 and 567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.30, 1,362.60 and 567.69 is: 783.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.30 : 1,362.60 = 567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.30/1,362.60 = 567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.30x = 1,362.60 × 567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.30x = 773,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,534.39/987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.48

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