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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.73, 1,331.38 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.73, 1,331.38 and 545.22 is: 752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.73 : 1,331.38 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.73/1,331.38 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.73x = 1,331.38 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.73x = 725,895.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,895.00/964.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.43

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