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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.36, 1,362.57 and 545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.36, 1,362.57 and 545.26 is: 752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.36 : 1,362.57 = 545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.36/1,362.57 = 545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.36x = 1,362.57 × 545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.36x = 742,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,954.92/987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.47

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