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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.14, 1,329.12 and 543.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.14, 1,329.12 and 543.46 is: 749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.14 : 1,329.12 = 543.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.14/1,329.12 = 543.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.14x = 1,329.12 × 543.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.14x = 722,323.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,323.56/963.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.97

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