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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.84, 1,363.24 and 545.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.84, 1,363.24 and 545.79 is: 753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.84 : 1,363.24 = 545.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.84/1,363.24 = 545.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.84x = 1,363.24 × 545.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.84x = 744,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,042.76/987.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.20

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