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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.90, 1,333.01 and 546.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.90, 1,333.01 and 546.26 is: 753.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.90 : 1,333.01 = 546.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.90/1,333.01 = 546.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.90x = 1,333.01 × 546.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.90x = 728,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,166.14/965.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.87

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