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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.37, 1,362.14 and 567.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.37, 1,362.14 and 567.62 is: 783.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.37 : 1,362.14 = 567.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.37/1,362.14 = 567.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.37x = 1,362.14 × 567.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.37x = 773,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,182.73/987.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.07

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