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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.09, 1,362.18 and 544.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.09, 1,362.18 and 544.99 is: 752.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.09 : 1,362.18 = 544.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.09/1,362.18 = 544.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.09x = 1,362.18 × 544.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.09x = 742,377.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,377.01/987.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.09

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