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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.97, 1,363.33 and 545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.97, 1,363.33 and 545.78 is: 753.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.97 : 1,363.33 = 545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.97/1,363.33 = 545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.97x = 1,363.33 × 545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.97x = 744,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,078.25/987.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.14

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