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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.39, 1,332.30 and 545.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.39, 1,332.30 and 545.78 is: 753.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.39 : 1,332.30 = 545.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.39/1,332.30 = 545.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.39x = 1,332.30 × 545.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.39x = 727,136.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,136.03/965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.21

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