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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.95, 1,333.03 and 546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.95, 1,333.03 and 546.28 is: 753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.95 : 1,333.03 = 546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.95/1,333.03 = 546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.95x = 1,333.03 × 546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.95x = 728,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,207.63/965.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.88

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