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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.91, 1,332.88 and 546.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.91, 1,332.88 and 546.21 is: 753.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.91 : 1,332.88 = 546.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.91/1,332.88 = 546.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.91x = 1,332.88 × 546.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.91x = 728,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,031.02/965.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.72

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