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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.80, 1,363.25 and 545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.80, 1,363.25 and 545.74 is: 753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.80 : 1,363.25 = 545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.80/1,363.25 = 545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.80x = 1,363.25 × 545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.80x = 743,980.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,980.06/987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.17

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