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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.95, 1,363.48 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.95, 1,363.48 and 568.32 is: 784.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.95 : 1,363.48 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.95/1,363.48 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.95x = 1,363.48 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.95x = 774,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,889.62/987.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.34

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