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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.86, 1,363.23 and 545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.86, 1,363.23 and 545.75 is: 753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.86 : 1,363.23 = 545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.86/1,363.23 = 545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.86x = 1,363.23 × 545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.86x = 743,982.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,982.60/987.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.13

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