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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.67, 1,331.29 and 545.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.67, 1,331.29 and 545.04 is: 752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.67 : 1,331.29 = 545.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.67/1,331.29 = 545.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.67x = 1,331.29 × 545.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.67x = 725,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,606.98/964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.18

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