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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.24, 1,329.18 and 543.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.24, 1,329.18 and 543.54 is: 750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.24 : 1,329.18 = 543.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.24/1,329.18 = 543.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.24x = 1,329.18 × 543.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.24x = 722,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,462.50/963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.03

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