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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.81, 1,363.25 and 573.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.81, 1,363.25 and 573.81 is: 791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.81 : 1,363.25 = 573.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.81/1,363.25 = 573.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.81x = 1,363.25 × 573.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.81x = 782,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,243.61/987.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.90

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