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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.93, 1,331.63 and 545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.93, 1,331.63 and 545.29 is: 752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.93 : 1,331.63 = 545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.93/1,331.63 = 545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.93x = 1,331.63 × 545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.93x = 726,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,128.00/964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.52

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