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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.71, 1,363.03 and 545.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.71, 1,363.03 and 545.65 is: 752.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.71 : 1,363.03 = 545.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.71/1,363.03 = 545.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.71x = 1,363.03 × 545.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.71x = 743,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,732.55/987.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.99

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