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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.05, 1,331.81 and 545.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.05, 1,331.81 and 545.37 is: 752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.05 : 1,331.81 = 545.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.05/1,331.81 = 545.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.05x = 1,331.81 × 545.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.05x = 726,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,323.54/965.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.63

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