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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.54, 1,331 and 544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.54, 1,331 and 544.90 is: 751.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.54 : 1,331 = 544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.54/1,331 = 544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.54x = 1,331 × 544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.54x = 725,261.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,261.90/964.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.93

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