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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.48, 1,329.60 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.48, 1,329.60 and 543.84 is: 750.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.48 : 1,329.60 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.48/1,329.60 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.48x = 1,329.60 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.48x = 723,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,089.66/963.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.50

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