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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.57, 1,362.78 and 567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.57, 1,362.78 and 567.90 is: 783.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.57 : 1,362.78 = 567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.57/1,362.78 = 567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.57x = 1,362.78 × 567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.57x = 773,922.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,922.76/987.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.66

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