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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.51, 1,330.98 and 544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.51, 1,330.98 and 544.90 is: 751.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.51 : 1,330.98 = 544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.51/1,330.98 = 544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.51x = 1,330.98 × 544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.51x = 725,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,251.00/964.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.94

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