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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.94, 1,363.28 and 545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.94, 1,363.28 and 545.74 is: 753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.94 : 1,363.28 = 545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.94/1,363.28 = 545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.94x = 1,363.28 × 545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.94x = 743,996.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,996.43/987.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.08

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