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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.48, 1,332.48 and 545.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.48, 1,332.48 and 545.85 is: 753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.48 : 1,332.48 = 545.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.48/1,332.48 = 545.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.48x = 1,332.48 × 545.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.48x = 727,334.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,334.21/965.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.34

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