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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.06, 1,476.96 and 595.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.06, 1,476.96 and 595.62 is: 891.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.06 : 1,476.96 = 595.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.06/1,476.96 = 595.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.06x = 1,476.96 × 595.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.06x = 879,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,706.92/987.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.24

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