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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.27, 1,329.23 and 543.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.27, 1,329.23 and 543.69 is: 750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.27 : 1,329.23 = 543.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.27/1,329.23 = 543.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.27x = 1,329.23 × 543.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.27x = 722,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,690.42/963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.25

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