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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.68, 1,362.98 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.68, 1,362.98 and 545.58 is: 752.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.68 : 1,362.98 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.68/1,362.98 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.68x = 1,362.98 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.68x = 743,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,615.99/987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.89

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