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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.99, 1,331.67 and 545.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.99, 1,331.67 and 545.41 is: 752.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.99 : 1,331.67 = 545.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.99/1,331.67 = 545.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.99x = 1,331.67 × 545.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.99x = 726,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,306.13/964.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.66

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