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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.60, 1,362.81 and 567.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.60, 1,362.81 and 567.98 is: 783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.60 : 1,362.81 = 567.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.60/1,362.81 = 567.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.60x = 1,362.81 × 567.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.60x = 774,042.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,042.01/987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.76

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