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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.56, 1,329.66 and 543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.56, 1,329.66 and 543.96 is: 750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.56 : 1,329.66 = 543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.56/1,329.66 = 543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.56x = 1,329.66 × 543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.56x = 723,281.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,281.85/963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.63

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