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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.80, 1,332.46 and 546.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.80, 1,332.46 and 546.10 is: 753.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.80 : 1,332.46 = 546.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.80/1,332.46 = 546.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.80x = 1,332.46 × 546.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.80x = 727,656.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,656.41/965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.42

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