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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.40, 1,331.04 and 544.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.40, 1,331.04 and 544.74 is: 751.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.40 : 1,331.04 = 544.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.40/1,331.04 = 544.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.40x = 1,331.04 × 544.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.40x = 725,070.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,070.73/964.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.84

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