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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.69, 1,331.24 and 545.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.69, 1,331.24 and 545.03 is: 752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.69 : 1,331.24 = 545.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.69/1,331.24 = 545.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.69x = 1,331.24 × 545.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.69x = 725,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,565.95/964.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.12

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