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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.03, 1,330.36 and 544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.03, 1,330.36 and 544.38 is: 751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.03 : 1,330.36 = 544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.03/1,330.36 = 544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.03x = 1,330.36 × 544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.03x = 724,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,212.00/964.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.23

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