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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.18, 1,329.10 and 543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.18, 1,329.10 and 543.52 is: 750.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.18 : 1,329.10 = 543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.18/1,329.10 = 543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.18x = 1,329.10 × 543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.18x = 722,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,392.43/963.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.01

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