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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.99, 1,333.06 and 546.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.99, 1,333.06 and 546.35 is: 753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.99 : 1,333.06 = 546.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.99/1,333.06 = 546.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.99x = 1,333.06 × 546.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.99x = 728,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,309.30/965.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.95

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