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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.82, 1,331.46 and 545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.82, 1,331.46 and 545.18 is: 752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.82 : 1,331.46 = 545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.82/1,331.46 = 545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.82x = 1,331.46 × 545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.82x = 725,878.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,878.71/964.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.35

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