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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964, 1,330.32 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964, 1,330.32 and 550.08 is: 759.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964 : 1,330.32 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964/1,330.32 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964x = 1,330.32 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964x = 731,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,782.43/964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.11

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