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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.60, 1,329.56 and 549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.60, 1,329.56 and 549.60 is: 758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.60 : 1,329.56 = 549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.60/1,329.56 = 549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.60x = 1,329.56 × 549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.60x = 730,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,726.18/963.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.33

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