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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.74, 1,363.16 and 568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.74, 1,363.16 and 568.20 is: 784.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.74 : 1,363.16 = 568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.74/1,363.16 = 568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.74x = 1,363.16 × 568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.74x = 774,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,541.69/987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.15

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