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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.51, 1,330.97 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.51, 1,330.97 and 539.06 is: 743.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.51 : 1,330.97 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.51/1,330.97 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.51x = 1,330.97 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.51x = 717,473.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,473.86/964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.87

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