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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.78, 1,363.15 and 545.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.78, 1,363.15 and 545.69 is: 753.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.78 : 1,363.15 = 545.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.78/1,363.15 = 545.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.78x = 1,363.15 × 545.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.78x = 743,857.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,857.32/987.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.06

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