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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.63, 1,329.80 and 549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.63, 1,329.80 and 549.63 is: 758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.63 : 1,329.80 = 549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.63/1,329.80 = 549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.63x = 1,329.80 × 549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.63x = 730,892.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,892.70/963.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.48

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