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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.62, 1,362.80 and 567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.62, 1,362.80 and 567.97 is: 783.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.62 : 1,362.80 = 567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.62/1,362.80 = 567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.62x = 1,362.80 × 567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.62x = 774,027.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,027.53/987.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.73

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