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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.43, 1,332.21 and 545.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.43, 1,332.21 and 545.82 is: 753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.43 : 1,332.21 = 545.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.43/1,332.21 = 545.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.43x = 1,332.21 × 545.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.43x = 727,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,137.47/965.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.18

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