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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.09, 1,328.90 and 549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.09, 1,328.90 and 549.09 is: 757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.09 : 1,328.90 = 549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.09/1,328.90 = 549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.09x = 1,328.90 × 549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.09x = 729,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,682.96/963.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.65

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