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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.70, 1,329.87 and 544.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.70, 1,329.87 and 544.08 is: 750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.70 : 1,329.87 = 544.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.70/1,329.87 = 544.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.70x = 1,329.87 × 544.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.70x = 723,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,555.67/963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.81

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