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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.76, 1,331.37 and 545.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.76, 1,331.37 and 545.11 is: 752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.76 : 1,331.37 = 545.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.76/1,331.37 = 545.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.76x = 1,331.37 × 545.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.76x = 725,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,740.38/964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.25

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