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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.14, 1,362.20 and 545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.14, 1,362.20 and 545.08 is: 752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.14 : 1,362.20 = 545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.14/1,362.20 = 545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.14x = 1,362.20 × 545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.14x = 742,507.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,507.98/987.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.18

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