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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.82, 1,332.72 and 546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.82, 1,332.72 and 546.12 is: 753.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.82 : 1,332.72 = 546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.82/1,332.72 = 546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.82x = 1,332.72 × 546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.82x = 727,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,825.05/965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.58

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