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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.38, 1,330.83 and 544.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.38, 1,330.83 and 544.86 is: 751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.38 : 1,330.83 = 544.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.38/1,330.83 = 544.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.38x = 1,330.83 × 544.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.38x = 725,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,123.95/964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.91

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