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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.35, 1,332.16 and 545.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.35, 1,332.16 and 545.69 is: 753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.35 : 1,332.16 = 545.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.35/1,332.16 = 545.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.35x = 1,332.16 × 545.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.35x = 726,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,946.39/965.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.04

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