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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.61, 1,331.28 and 544.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.61, 1,331.28 and 544.98 is: 752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.61 : 1,331.28 = 544.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.61/1,331.28 = 544.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.61x = 1,331.28 × 544.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.61x = 725,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,511.59/964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.13

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