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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.54, 1,329.81 and 549.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.54, 1,329.81 and 549.62 is: 758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.54 : 1,329.81 = 549.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.54/1,329.81 = 549.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.54x = 1,329.81 × 549.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.54x = 730,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,890.17/963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.55

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