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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.03, 1,361.96 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.03, 1,361.96 and 544.95 is: 751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.03 : 1,361.96 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.03/1,361.96 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.03x = 1,361.96 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.03x = 742,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,197.38/987.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.95

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