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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.45, 1,331.06 and 544.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.45, 1,331.06 and 544.83 is: 751.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.45 : 1,331.06 = 544.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.45/1,331.06 = 544.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.45x = 1,331.06 × 544.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.45x = 725,201.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,201.42/964.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.93

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