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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963, 1,328.67 and 543.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963, 1,328.67 and 543.33 is: 749.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963 : 1,328.67 = 543.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963/1,328.67 = 543.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963x = 1,328.67 × 543.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963x = 721,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,906.27/963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.64

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