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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.20, 1,361.76 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.20, 1,361.76 and 594.08 is: 819.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.20 : 1,361.76 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.20/1,361.76 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.20x = 1,361.76 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.20x = 808,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,994.38/987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.48

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