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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.42, 1,362.77 and 562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.42, 1,362.77 and 562.12 is: 775.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.42 : 1,362.77 = 562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.42/1,362.77 = 562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.42x = 1,362.77 × 562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.42x = 766,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,036.16/987.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.79

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