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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.05, 1,329.06 and 543.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.05, 1,329.06 and 543.38 is: 749.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.05 : 1,329.06 = 543.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.05/1,329.06 = 543.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.05x = 1,329.06 × 543.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.05x = 722,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,184.62/963.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.89

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