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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.89, 1,363.27 and 545.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.89, 1,363.27 and 545.79 is: 753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.89 : 1,363.27 = 545.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.89/1,363.27 = 545.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.89x = 1,363.27 × 545.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.89x = 744,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,052.32/987.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.17

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