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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.67, 1,329.85 and 544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.67, 1,329.85 and 544.12 is: 750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.67 : 1,329.85 = 544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.67/1,329.85 = 544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.67x = 1,329.85 × 544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.67x = 723,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,597.98/963.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.88

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