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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.76, 1,363.23 and 573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.76, 1,363.23 and 573.76 is: 791.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.76 : 1,363.23 = 573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.76/1,363.23 = 573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.76x = 1,363.23 × 573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.76x = 782,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,166.84/987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.86

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