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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.58, 1,362.18 and 593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.58, 1,362.18 and 593.92 is: 819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.58 : 1,362.18 = 593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.58/1,362.18 = 593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.58x = 1,362.18 × 593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.58x = 809,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,025.95/987.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.20

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