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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.48, 1,362.65 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.48, 1,362.65 and 545.36 is: 752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.48 : 1,362.65 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.48/1,362.65 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.48x = 1,362.65 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.48x = 743,125.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,125.26/987.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.55

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