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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.90, 1,332.96 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.90, 1,332.96 and 546.24 is: 753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.90 : 1,332.96 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.90/1,332.96 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.90x = 1,332.96 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.90x = 728,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,116.07/965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.82

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