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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.17, 1,329.18 and 543.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.17, 1,329.18 and 543.53 is: 750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.17 : 1,329.18 = 543.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.17/1,329.18 = 543.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.17x = 1,329.18 × 543.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.17x = 722,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,449.21/963.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.07

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