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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.66, 1,329.85 and 544.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.66, 1,329.85 and 544.02 is: 750.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.66 : 1,329.85 = 544.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.66/1,329.85 = 544.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.66x = 1,329.85 × 544.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.66x = 723,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,460.69/963.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.74

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