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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.62, 1,362.99 and 594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.62, 1,362.99 and 594.56 is: 820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.62 : 1,362.99 = 594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.62/1,362.99 = 594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.62x = 1,362.99 × 594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.62x = 810,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,384.97/987.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.55

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