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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.98, 1,331.55 and 545.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.98, 1,331.55 and 545.20 is: 752.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.98 : 1,331.55 = 545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.98/1,331.55 = 545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.98x = 1,331.55 × 545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.98x = 725,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,957.73/964.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.30

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