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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.98, 1,332.95 and 546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.98, 1,332.95 and 546.38 is: 753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.98 : 1,332.95 = 546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.98/1,332.95 = 546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.98x = 1,332.95 × 546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.98x = 728,297.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,297.22/965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.95

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