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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.63, 1,321.53 and 543.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.63, 1,321.53 and 543.63 is: 750.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.63 : 1,321.53 = 543.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.63/1,321.53 = 543.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.63x = 1,321.53 × 543.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.63x = 718,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,423.35/957.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.21

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