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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.25, 1,330.79 and 544.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.25, 1,330.79 and 544.70 is: 751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.25 : 1,330.79 = 544.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.25/1,330.79 = 544.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.25x = 1,330.79 × 544.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.25x = 724,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,871.94/964.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.75

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