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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.37, 1,329.44 and 543.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.37, 1,329.44 and 543.72 is: 750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.37 : 1,329.44 = 543.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.37/1,329.44 = 543.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.37x = 1,329.44 × 543.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.37x = 722,840.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,840.85/963.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.33

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