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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.20, 1,362.34 and 589.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.20, 1,362.34 and 589.17 is: 813.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.20 : 1,362.34 = 589.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.20/1,362.34 = 589.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.20x = 1,362.34 × 589.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.20x = 802,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,657.36/987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.07

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