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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.23, 1,362.38 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.23, 1,362.38 and 545.13 is: 752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.23 : 1,362.38 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.23/1,362.38 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.23x = 1,362.38 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.23x = 742,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,671.48/987.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.28

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