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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.42, 1,362.50 and 545.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.42, 1,362.50 and 545.23 is: 752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.42 : 1,362.50 = 545.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.42/1,362.50 = 545.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.42x = 1,362.50 × 545.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.42x = 742,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,875.36/987.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.34

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