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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.57, 1,332.44 and 545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.57, 1,332.44 and 545.90 is: 753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.57 : 1,332.44 = 545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.57/1,332.44 = 545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.57x = 1,332.44 × 545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.57x = 727,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,377.63/965.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.31

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