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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.53, 1,362.69 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.53, 1,362.69 and 545.36 is: 752.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.53 : 1,362.69 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.53/1,362.69 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.53x = 1,362.69 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.53x = 743,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,149.80/987.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.54

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