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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.30, 1,330.58 and 544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.30, 1,330.58 and 544.60 is: 751.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.30 : 1,330.58 = 544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.30/1,330.58 = 544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.30x = 1,330.58 × 544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.30x = 724,633.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,633.87/964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.46

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