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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.29, 1,362.62 and 594.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.29, 1,362.62 and 594.39 is: 820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.29 : 1,362.62 = 594.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.29/1,362.62 = 594.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.29x = 1,362.62 × 594.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.29x = 809,926.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,926.63/987.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.35

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