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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.79, 1,363.20 and 545.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.79, 1,363.20 and 545.73 is: 753.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.79 : 1,363.20 = 545.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.79/1,363.20 = 545.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.79x = 1,363.20 × 545.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.79x = 743,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,939.14/987.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.14

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