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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.04, 1,330.31 and 544.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.04, 1,330.31 and 544.37 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.04 : 1,330.31 = 544.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.04/1,330.31 = 544.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.04x = 1,330.31 × 544.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.04x = 724,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,178.13/964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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