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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.99, 1,363.52 and 545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.99, 1,363.52 and 545.98 is: 753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.99 : 1,363.52 = 545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.99/1,363.52 = 545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.99x = 1,363.52 × 545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.99x = 744,454.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,454.65/987.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.50

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