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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.38, 1,361.57 and 594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.38, 1,361.57 and 594.33 is: 819.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.38 : 1,361.57 = 594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.38/1,361.57 = 594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.38x = 1,361.57 × 594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.38x = 809,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,221.90/987.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.56

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