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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.42, 1,362.27 and 567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.42, 1,362.27 and 567.48 is: 782.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.42 : 1,362.27 = 567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.42/1,362.27 = 567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.42x = 1,362.27 × 567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.42x = 773,060.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,060.98/987.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.91

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