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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.43, 1,331.03 and 544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.43, 1,331.03 and 544.91 is: 752.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.43 : 1,331.03 = 544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.43/1,331.03 = 544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.43x = 1,331.03 × 544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.43x = 725,296.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,296.25/964.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.05

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