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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.19, 1,329.20 and 521.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.19, 1,329.20 and 521.09 is: 719.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.19 : 1,329.20 = 521.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.19/1,329.20 = 521.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.19x = 1,329.20 × 521.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.19x = 692,623.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,623.58/963.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.10

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