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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.15, 1,362.26 and 545.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.15, 1,362.26 and 545.05 is: 752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.15 : 1,362.26 = 545.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.15/1,362.26 = 545.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.15x = 1,362.26 × 545.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.15x = 742,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,498.62/987.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.17

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