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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.35, 1,362.57 and 545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.35, 1,362.57 and 545.27 is: 752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.35 : 1,362.57 = 545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.35/1,362.57 = 545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.35x = 1,362.57 × 545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.35x = 742,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,968.54/987.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.49

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