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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.29, 1,331.97 and 545.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.29, 1,331.97 and 545.59 is: 752.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.29 : 1,331.97 = 545.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.29/1,331.97 = 545.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.29x = 1,331.97 × 545.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.29x = 726,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,709.51/965.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.84

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