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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.83, 1,362.94 and 568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.83, 1,362.94 and 568.31 is: 784.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.83 : 1,362.94 = 568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.83/1,362.94 = 568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.83x = 1,362.94 × 568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.83x = 774,572.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,572.43/987.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.12

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