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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.50, 1,332.48 and 551.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.50, 1,332.48 and 551.50 is: 761.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.50 : 1,332.48 = 551.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.50/1,332.48 = 551.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.50x = 1,332.48 × 551.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.50x = 734,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,862.72/965.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.12

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