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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.14, 1,331.77 and 545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.14, 1,331.77 and 545.55 is: 752.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.14 : 1,331.77 = 545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.14/1,331.77 = 545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.14x = 1,331.77 × 545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.14x = 726,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,547.12/965.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.79

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