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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.19, 1,331.96 and 545.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.19, 1,331.96 and 545.63 is: 752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.19 : 1,331.96 = 545.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.19/1,331.96 = 545.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.19x = 1,331.96 × 545.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.19x = 726,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,757.33/965.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.97

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