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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.87, 1,363.31 and 568.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.87, 1,363.31 and 568.23 is: 784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.87 : 1,363.31 = 568.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.87/1,363.31 = 568.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.87x = 1,363.31 × 568.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.87x = 774,673.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,673.64/987.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.19

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