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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.64, 1,329.71 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.64, 1,329.71 and 544.04 is: 750.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.64 : 1,329.71 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.64/1,329.71 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.64x = 1,329.71 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.64x = 723,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,415.43/963.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.71

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