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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.08, 1,443.60 and 546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.08, 1,443.60 and 546.09 is: 818.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.08 : 1,443.60 = 546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.08/1,443.60 = 546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.08x = 1,443.60 × 546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.08x = 788,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,335.52/963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.56

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