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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.62, 1,332.48 and 545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.62, 1,332.48 and 545.91 is: 753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.62 : 1,332.48 = 545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.62/1,332.48 = 545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.62x = 1,332.48 × 545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.62x = 727,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,417.84/965.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.32

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