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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.65, 1,329.77 and 544.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.65, 1,329.77 and 544.11 is: 750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.65 : 1,329.77 = 544.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.65/1,329.77 = 544.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.65x = 1,329.77 × 544.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.65x = 723,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,531.79/963.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.82

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