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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.42, 1,329.49 and 543.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.42, 1,329.49 and 543.81 is: 750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.42 : 1,329.49 = 543.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.42/1,329.49 = 543.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.42x = 1,329.49 × 543.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.42x = 722,989.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,989.96/963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.44

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