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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.90, 1,363.31 and 545.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.90, 1,363.31 and 545.77 is: 753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.90 : 1,363.31 = 545.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.90/1,363.31 = 545.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.90x = 1,363.31 × 545.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.90x = 744,057.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,057.79/987.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.17

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