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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.14, 1,331.98 and 545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.14, 1,331.98 and 545.58 is: 752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.14 : 1,331.98 = 545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.14/1,331.98 = 545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.14x = 1,331.98 × 545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.14x = 726,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,700.28/965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.95

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