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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.38, 1,362.51 and 567.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.38, 1,362.51 and 567.71 is: 783.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.38 : 1,362.51 = 567.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.38/1,362.51 = 567.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.38x = 1,362.51 × 567.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.38x = 773,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,510.55/987.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.40

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