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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.70, 1,331.41 and 545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.70, 1,331.41 and 545.08 is: 752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.70 : 1,331.41 = 545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.70/1,331.41 = 545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.70x = 1,331.41 × 545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.70x = 725,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,724.96/964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.28

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