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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.66, 1,362.95 and 545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.66, 1,362.95 and 545.49 is: 752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.66 : 1,362.95 = 545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.66/1,362.95 = 545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.66x = 1,362.95 × 545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.66x = 743,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,472.87/987.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.76

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