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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.37, 1,329.45 and 521.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.37, 1,329.45 and 521.28 is: 719.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.37 : 1,329.45 = 521.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.37/1,329.45 = 521.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.37x = 1,329.45 × 521.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.37x = 693,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,014.40/963.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.36

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