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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.96, 1,332.99 and 546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.96, 1,332.99 and 546.34 is: 753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.96 : 1,332.99 = 546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.96/1,332.99 = 546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.96x = 1,332.99 × 546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.96x = 728,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,265.76/965.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.93

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