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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.02, 1,362.10 and 544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.02, 1,362.10 and 544.91 is: 751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.02 : 1,362.10 = 544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.02/1,362.10 = 544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.02x = 1,362.10 × 544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.02x = 742,222.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,222.42/987.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.98

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