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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.40, 1,332.30 and 545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.40, 1,332.30 and 545.82 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.40 : 1,332.30 = 545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.40/1,332.30 = 545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.40x = 1,332.30 × 545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.40x = 727,195.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,195.99/965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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