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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.75, 1,363.23 and 573.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.75, 1,363.23 and 573.75 is: 791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.75 : 1,363.23 = 573.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.75/1,363.23 = 573.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.75x = 1,363.23 × 573.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.75x = 782,153.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,153.21/987.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.85

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