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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.00, 1,331.69 and 545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.00, 1,331.69 and 545.22 is: 752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.00 : 1,331.69 = 545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.00/1,331.69 = 545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.00x = 1,331.69 × 545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.00x = 726,061.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,061.30/965.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.40

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