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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.93, 1,331.82 and 545.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.93, 1,331.82 and 545.53 is: 752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.93 : 1,331.82 = 545.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.93/1,331.82 = 545.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.93x = 1,331.82 × 545.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.93x = 726,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,543.98/964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.95

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