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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.43, 1,332.20 and 545.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.43, 1,332.20 and 545.79 is: 753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.43 : 1,332.20 = 545.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.43/1,332.20 = 545.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.43x = 1,332.20 × 545.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.43x = 727,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,098.71/965.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.13

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