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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.05, 1,330.29 and 544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.05, 1,330.29 and 544.38 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.05 : 1,330.29 = 544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.05/1,330.29 = 544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.05x = 1,330.29 × 544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.05x = 724,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,183.27/964.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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