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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.72, 1,362.95 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.72, 1,362.95 and 568.08 is: 783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.72 : 1,362.95 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.72/1,362.95 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.72x = 1,362.95 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.72x = 774,261.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,261.80/987.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.89

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