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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.18, 1,332.10 and 545.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.18, 1,332.10 and 545.70 is: 753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.18 : 1,332.10 = 545.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.18/1,332.10 = 545.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.18x = 1,332.10 × 545.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.18x = 726,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,926.97/965.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.15

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