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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.12, 1,329.03 and 543.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.12, 1,329.03 and 543.39 is: 749.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.12 : 1,329.03 = 543.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.12/1,329.03 = 543.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.12x = 1,329.03 × 543.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.12x = 722,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,184.93/963.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.84

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