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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.75, 1,331.35 and 545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.75, 1,331.35 and 545.08 is: 752.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.75 : 1,331.35 = 545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.75/1,331.35 = 545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.75x = 1,331.35 × 545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.75x = 725,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,682.88/964.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.20

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