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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.71, 1,363.10 and 568.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.71, 1,363.10 and 568.17 is: 784.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.71 : 1,363.10 = 568.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.71/1,363.10 = 568.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.71x = 1,363.10 × 568.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.71x = 774,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,469.69/987.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.11

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