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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.59, 1,331.33 and 544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.59, 1,331.33 and 544.97 is: 752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.59 : 1,331.33 = 544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.59/1,331.33 = 544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.59x = 1,331.33 × 544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.59x = 725,525.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,525.53/964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.16

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