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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.07, 1,328.93 and 543.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.07, 1,328.93 and 543.37 is: 749.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.07 : 1,328.93 = 543.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.07/1,328.93 = 543.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.07x = 1,328.93 × 543.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.07x = 722,097.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,097.98/963.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.79

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