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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.44, 1,362.48 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.44, 1,362.48 and 594.32 is: 820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.44 : 1,362.48 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.44/1,362.48 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.44x = 1,362.48 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.44x = 809,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,749.11/987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.05

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