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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.75, 1,332.73 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.75, 1,332.73 and 546.24 is: 753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.75 : 1,332.73 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.75/1,332.73 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.75x = 1,332.73 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.75x = 727,990.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,990.44/965.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.81

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