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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.58, 1,331.12 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.58, 1,331.12 and 544.95 is: 752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.58 : 1,331.12 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.58/1,331.12 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.58x = 1,331.12 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.58x = 725,384.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,384.46/964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.02

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