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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.30, 1,362.56 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.30, 1,362.56 and 545.24 is: 752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.30 : 1,362.56 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.30/1,362.56 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.30x = 1,362.56 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.30x = 742,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,922.21/987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.48

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