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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.48, 1,329.50 and 543.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.48, 1,329.50 and 543.86 is: 750.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.48 : 1,329.50 = 543.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.48/1,329.50 = 543.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.48x = 1,329.50 × 543.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.48x = 723,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,056.58/963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.46

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