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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.75, 1,362.51 and 594.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.75, 1,362.51 and 594.72 is: 820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.75 : 1,362.51 = 594.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.75/1,362.51 = 594.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.75x = 1,362.51 × 594.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.75x = 810,311.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,311.95/987.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.36

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