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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.55, 1,332.42 and 545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.55, 1,332.42 and 545.91 is: 753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.55 : 1,332.42 = 545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.55/1,332.42 = 545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.55x = 1,332.42 × 545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.55x = 727,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,381.40/965.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.33

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