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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.18, 1,330.44 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.18, 1,330.44 and 544.44 is: 751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.18 : 1,330.44 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.18/1,330.44 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.18x = 1,330.44 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.18x = 724,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,344.75/964.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.25

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