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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.20, 1,329.13 and 543.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.20, 1,329.13 and 543.50 is: 749.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.20 : 1,329.13 = 543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.20/1,329.13 = 543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.20x = 1,329.13 × 543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.20x = 722,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,385.59/963.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.98

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