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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.27, 1,362.35 and 545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.27, 1,362.35 and 545.08 is: 752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.27 : 1,362.35 = 545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.27/1,362.35 = 545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.27x = 1,362.35 × 545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.27x = 742,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,587.69/987.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.16

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