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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.92, 1,332.81 and 546.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.92, 1,332.81 and 546.23 is: 753.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.92 : 1,332.81 = 546.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.92/1,332.81 = 546.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.92x = 1,332.81 × 546.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.92x = 728,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,020.81/965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.71

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