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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.20, 1,330.56 and 544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.20, 1,330.56 and 544.54 is: 751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.20 : 1,330.56 = 544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.20/1,330.56 = 544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.20x = 1,330.56 × 544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.20x = 724,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,543.14/964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.44

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