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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.89, 1,331.52 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.89, 1,331.52 and 545.24 is: 752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.89 : 1,331.52 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.89/1,331.52 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.89x = 1,331.52 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.89x = 725,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,997.96/964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.42

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