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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.18, 1,329.33 and 543.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.18, 1,329.33 and 543.71 is: 750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.18 : 1,329.33 = 543.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.18/1,329.33 = 543.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.18x = 1,329.33 × 543.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.18x = 722,763.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,763.37/963.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.39

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