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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.41, 1,362.61 and 545.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.41, 1,362.61 and 545.31 is: 752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.41 : 1,362.61 = 545.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.41/1,362.61 = 545.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.41x = 1,362.61 × 545.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.41x = 743,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,044.86/987.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.52

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