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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.81, 1,363.20 and 568.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.81, 1,363.20 and 568.38 is: 784.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.81 : 1,363.20 = 568.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.81/1,363.20 = 568.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.81x = 1,363.20 × 568.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.81x = 774,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,818.60/987.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.38

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