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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963, 1,328.86 and 543.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963, 1,328.86 and 543.45 is: 749.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963 : 1,328.86 = 543.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963/1,328.86 = 543.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963x = 1,328.86 × 543.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963x = 722,168.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,168.97/963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.92

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