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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.01, 1,331.68 and 545.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.01, 1,331.68 and 545.36 is: 752.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.01 : 1,331.68 = 545.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.01/1,331.68 = 545.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.01x = 1,331.68 × 545.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.01x = 726,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,245.00/965.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.58

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