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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.56, 1,331.03 and 544.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.56, 1,331.03 and 544.92 is: 751.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.56 : 1,331.03 = 544.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.56/1,331.03 = 544.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.56x = 1,331.03 × 544.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.56x = 725,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,304.87/964.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.95

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