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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.61, 1,362.99 and 545.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.61, 1,362.99 and 545.62 is: 753.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.61 : 1,362.99 = 545.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.61/1,362.99 = 545.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.61x = 1,362.99 × 545.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.61x = 743,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,674.60/987.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.00

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