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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.08, 1,362.17 and 544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.08, 1,362.17 and 544.97 is: 752.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.08 : 1,362.17 = 544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.08/1,362.17 = 544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.08x = 1,362.17 × 544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.08x = 742,341.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,341.78/987.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.06

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