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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.30, 1,087.97 and 590.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.30, 1,087.97 and 590.47 is: 815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.30 : 1,087.97 = 590.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.30/1,087.97 = 590.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.30x = 1,087.97 × 590.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.30x = 642,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,415.12/787.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.97

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