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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.93, 1,363.01 and 573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.93, 1,363.01 and 573.93 is: 791.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.93 : 1,363.01 = 573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.93/1,363.01 = 573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.93x = 1,363.01 × 573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.93x = 782,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,269.46/987.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.83

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