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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.78, 1,362.66 and 594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.78, 1,362.66 and 594.66 is: 820.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.78 : 1,362.66 = 594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.78/1,362.66 = 594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.78x = 1,362.66 × 594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.78x = 810,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,319.40/987.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.34

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