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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.90, 1,331.60 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.90, 1,331.60 and 545.32 is: 752.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.90 : 1,331.60 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.90/1,331.60 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.90x = 1,331.60 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.90x = 726,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,148.11/964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.56

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