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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.46, 1,332.36 and 545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.46, 1,332.36 and 545.91 is: 753.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.46 : 1,332.36 = 545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.46/1,332.36 = 545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.46x = 1,332.36 × 545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.46x = 727,348.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,348.65/965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.37

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