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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.12, 1,330.44 and 544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.12, 1,330.44 and 544.42 is: 751.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.12 : 1,330.44 = 544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.12/1,330.44 = 544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.12x = 1,330.44 × 544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.12x = 724,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,318.14/964.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.27

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