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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.92, 1,363.32 and 545.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.92, 1,363.32 and 545.81 is: 753.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.92 : 1,363.32 = 545.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.92/1,363.32 = 545.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.92x = 1,363.32 × 545.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.92x = 744,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,120.68/987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.22

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