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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.53, 1,329.58 and 543.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.53, 1,329.58 and 543.77 is: 750.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.53 : 1,329.58 = 543.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.53/1,329.58 = 543.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.53x = 1,329.58 × 543.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.53x = 722,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,985.72/963.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.35

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