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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.34, 1,330.75 and 544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.34, 1,330.75 and 544.72 is: 751.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.34 : 1,330.75 = 544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.34/1,330.75 = 544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.34x = 1,330.75 × 544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.34x = 724,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,886.14/964.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.69

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