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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.72, 1,363.02 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.72, 1,363.02 and 545.64 is: 752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.72 : 1,363.02 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.72/1,363.02 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.72x = 1,363.02 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.72x = 743,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,718.23/987.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.96

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