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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.53, 1,362.69 and 594.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.53, 1,362.69 and 594.54 is: 820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.53 : 1,362.69 = 594.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.53/1,362.69 = 594.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.53x = 1,362.69 × 594.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.53x = 810,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,173.71/987.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.41

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