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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.52, 1,329.60 and 543.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.52, 1,329.60 and 543.87 is: 750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.52 : 1,329.60 = 543.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.52/1,329.60 = 543.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.52x = 1,329.60 × 543.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.52x = 723,129.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,129.55/963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.51

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