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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.69, 1,329.78 and 544.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.69, 1,329.78 and 544.03 is: 750.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.69 : 1,329.78 = 544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.69/1,329.78 = 544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.69x = 1,329.78 × 544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.69x = 723,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,440.21/963.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.70

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