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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.08, 1,329.06 and 520.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.08, 1,329.06 and 520.99 is: 718.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.08 : 1,329.06 = 520.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.08/1,329.06 = 520.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.08x = 1,329.06 × 520.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.08x = 692,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,426.97/963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.97

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