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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.71, 1,363.13 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.71, 1,363.13 and 545.64 is: 753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.71 : 1,363.13 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.71/1,363.13 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.71x = 1,363.13 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.71x = 743,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,772.46/987.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.03

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