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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.37, 1,332.16 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.37, 1,332.16 and 539.92 is: 745.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.37 : 1,332.16 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.37/1,332.16 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.37x = 1,332.16 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.37x = 719,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,259.83/965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.06

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