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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.00, 1,361.98 and 544.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.00, 1,361.98 and 544.85 is: 751.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.00 : 1,361.98 = 544.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.00/1,361.98 = 544.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.00x = 1,361.98 × 544.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.00x = 742,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,075.31/987.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.85

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