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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.46, 1,362.68 and 545.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.46, 1,362.68 and 545.35 is: 752.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.46 : 1,362.68 = 545.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.46/1,362.68 = 545.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.46x = 1,362.68 × 545.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.46x = 743,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,131.40/987.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.57

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