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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.94, 1,363.37 and 539.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.94, 1,363.37 and 539.83 is: 744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.94 : 1,363.37 = 539.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.94/1,363.37 = 539.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.94x = 1,363.37 × 539.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.94x = 735,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,983.94/987.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.97

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