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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.38, 1,330.82 and 539.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.38, 1,330.82 and 539.02 is: 743.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.38 : 1,330.82 = 539.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.38/1,330.82 = 539.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.38x = 1,330.82 × 539.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.38x = 717,338.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,338.60/964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.83

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