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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.92, 1,363.40 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.92, 1,363.40 and 545.86 is: 753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.92 : 1,363.40 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.92/1,363.40 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.92x = 1,363.40 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.92x = 744,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,225.52/987.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.33

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