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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.09, 1,362.16 and 545.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.09, 1,362.16 and 545.02 is: 752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.09 : 1,362.16 = 545.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.09/1,362.16 = 545.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.09x = 1,362.16 × 545.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.09x = 742,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,401.72/987.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.11

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