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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.56, 1,329.78 and 549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.56, 1,329.78 and 549.56 is: 758.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.56 : 1,329.78 = 549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.56/1,329.78 = 549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.56x = 1,329.78 × 549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.56x = 730,793.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,793.90/963.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.43

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