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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.26, 1,362.39 and 545.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.26, 1,362.39 and 545.15 is: 752.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.26 : 1,362.39 = 545.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.26/1,362.39 = 545.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.26x = 1,362.39 × 545.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.26x = 742,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,700.10/987.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.29

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