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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.94, 1,363.21 and 568.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.94, 1,363.21 and 568.36 is: 784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.94 : 1,363.21 = 568.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.94/1,363.21 = 568.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.94x = 1,363.21 × 568.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.94x = 774,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,794.04/987.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.25

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