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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.04, 1,329.12 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.04, 1,329.12 and 549.12 is: 757.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.04 : 1,329.12 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.04/1,329.12 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.04x = 1,329.12 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.04x = 729,846.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,846.37/963.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.86

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