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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.18, 1,362.29 and 545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.18, 1,362.29 and 545.11 is: 752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.18 : 1,362.29 = 545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.18/1,362.29 = 545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.18x = 1,362.29 × 545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.18x = 742,595.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,595.86/987.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.24

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