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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.28, 1,329.24 and 543.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.28, 1,329.24 and 543.57 is: 750.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.28 : 1,329.24 = 543.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.28/1,329.24 = 543.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.28x = 1,329.24 × 543.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.28x = 722,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,534.99/963.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.08

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