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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.45, 1,362.33 and 594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.45, 1,362.33 and 594.60 is: 820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.45 : 1,362.33 = 594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.45/1,362.33 = 594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.45x = 1,362.33 × 594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.45x = 810,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,041.42/987.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.34

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