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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.94, 1,363.42 and 568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.94, 1,363.42 and 568.30 is: 784.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.94 : 1,363.42 = 568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.94/1,363.42 = 568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.94x = 1,363.42 × 568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.94x = 774,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,831.59/987.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.29

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