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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.14, 1,330.44 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.14, 1,330.44 and 544.50 is: 751.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.14 : 1,330.44 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.14/1,330.44 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.14x = 1,330.44 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.14x = 724,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,424.58/964.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.37

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