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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.46, 1,329.56 and 543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.46, 1,329.56 and 543.78 is: 750.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.46 : 1,329.56 = 543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.46/1,329.56 = 543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.46x = 1,329.56 × 543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.46x = 722,988.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,988.14/963.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.41

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