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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.07, 1,329.03 and 520.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.07, 1,329.03 and 520.97 is: 718.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.07 : 1,329.03 = 520.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.07/1,329.03 = 520.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.07x = 1,329.03 × 520.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.07x = 692,384.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,384.76/963.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.94

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