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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.26, 1,329.30 and 521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.26, 1,329.30 and 521.16 is: 719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.26 : 1,329.30 = 521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.26/1,329.30 = 521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.26x = 1,329.30 × 521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.26x = 692,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,775.38/963.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.20

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