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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.03, 1,362.09 and 588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.03, 1,362.09 and 588.51 is: 812.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.03 : 1,362.09 = 588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.03/1,362.09 = 588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.03x = 1,362.09 × 588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.03x = 801,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,603.59/987.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.14

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