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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.19, 1,362.32 and 594.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.19, 1,362.32 and 594.29 is: 820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.19 : 1,362.32 = 594.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.19/1,362.32 = 594.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.19x = 1,362.32 × 594.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.19x = 809,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,608.15/987.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.12

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