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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.69, 1,332.38 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.69, 1,332.38 and 545.94 is: 753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.69 : 1,332.38 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.69/1,332.38 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.69x = 1,332.38 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.69x = 727,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,400.90/965.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.25

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