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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.83, 1,363.22 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.83, 1,363.22 and 545.72 is: 753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.83 : 1,363.22 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.83/1,363.22 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.83x = 1,363.22 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.83x = 743,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,926.87/987.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.10

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