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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.29, 1,362.46 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.29, 1,362.46 and 545.22 is: 752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.29 : 1,362.46 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.29/1,362.46 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.29x = 1,362.46 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.29x = 742,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,840.44/987.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.40

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