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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.39, 1,330.83 and 544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.39, 1,330.83 and 544.74 is: 751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.39 : 1,330.83 = 544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.39/1,330.83 = 544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.39x = 1,330.83 × 544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.39x = 724,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,949.68/964.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.72

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