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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.60, 1,362.90 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.60, 1,362.90 and 545.52 is: 752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.60 : 1,362.90 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.60/1,362.90 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.60x = 1,362.90 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.60x = 743,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,489.21/987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.82

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