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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.95, 1,363.28 and 545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.95, 1,363.28 and 545.84 is: 753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.95 : 1,363.28 = 545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.95/1,363.28 = 545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.95x = 1,363.28 × 545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.95x = 744,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,131.39/987.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.21

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