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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.38, 1,332.08 and 545.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.38, 1,332.08 and 545.64 is: 752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.38 : 1,332.08 = 545.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.38/1,332.08 = 545.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.38x = 1,332.08 × 545.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.38x = 726,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,833.52/965.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.90

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