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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.78, 1,332.72 and 546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.78, 1,332.72 and 546.14 is: 753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.78 : 1,332.72 = 546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.78/1,332.72 = 546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.78x = 1,332.72 × 546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.78x = 727,845.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,845.04/965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.64

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