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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.20, 1,330.48 and 544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.20, 1,330.48 and 544.40 is: 751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.20 : 1,330.48 = 544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.20/1,330.48 = 544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.20x = 1,330.48 × 544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.20x = 724,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,313.31/964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.21

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