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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.55, 1,362.83 and 545.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.55, 1,362.83 and 545.45 is: 752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.55 : 1,362.83 = 545.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.55/1,362.83 = 545.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.55x = 1,362.83 × 545.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.55x = 743,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,346.08/987.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.72

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