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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.63, 1,332.56 and 551.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.63, 1,332.56 and 551.63 is: 761.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.63 : 1,332.56 = 551.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.63/1,332.56 = 551.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.63x = 1,332.56 × 551.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.63x = 735,080.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,080.07/965.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.24

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