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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.54, 1,332.37 and 545.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.54, 1,332.37 and 545.87 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.54 : 1,332.37 = 545.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.54/1,332.37 = 545.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.54x = 1,332.37 × 545.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.54x = 727,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,300.81/965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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