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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.60, 1,330.94 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.60, 1,330.94 and 550.60 is: 759.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.60 : 1,330.94 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.60/1,330.94 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.60x = 1,330.94 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.60x = 732,815.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,815.56/964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.71

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