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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.58, 1,332.49 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.58, 1,332.49 and 545.92 is: 753.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.58 : 1,332.49 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.58/1,332.49 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.58x = 1,332.49 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.58x = 727,436.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,436.76/965.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.37

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