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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.52, 1,362.78 and 545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.52, 1,362.78 and 545.44 is: 752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.52 : 1,362.78 = 545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.52/1,362.78 = 545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.52x = 1,362.78 × 545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.52x = 743,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,314.72/987.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.71

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