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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.75, 1,331.36 and 550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.75, 1,331.36 and 550.75 is: 760.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.75 : 1,331.36 = 550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.75/1,331.36 = 550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.75x = 1,331.36 × 550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.75x = 733,246.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,246.52/964.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.04

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