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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.26, 1,329.31 and 543.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.26, 1,329.31 and 543.62 is: 750.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.26 : 1,329.31 = 543.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.26/1,329.31 = 543.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.26x = 1,329.31 × 543.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.26x = 722,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,630.14/963.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.19

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