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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.04, 1,361.88 and 594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.04, 1,361.88 and 594.16 is: 819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.04 : 1,361.88 = 594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.04/1,361.88 = 594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.04x = 1,361.88 × 594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.04x = 809,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,174.62/987.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.80

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