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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.99, 1,363.40 and 545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.99, 1,363.40 and 545.88 is: 753.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.99 : 1,363.40 = 545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.99/1,363.40 = 545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.99x = 1,363.40 × 545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.99x = 744,250.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,250.06/987.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.30

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