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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.12, 1,328.88 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.12, 1,328.88 and 549.12 is: 757.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.12 : 1,328.88 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.12/1,328.88 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.12x = 1,328.88 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.12x = 729,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,714.59/963.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.66

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