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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.48, 1,362.98 and 568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.48, 1,362.98 and 568.04 is: 784.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.48 : 1,362.98 = 568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.48/1,362.98 = 568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.48x = 1,362.98 × 568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.48x = 774,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,227.16/987.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.04

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