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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.72, 1,329.90 and 544.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.72, 1,329.90 and 544.04 is: 750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.72 : 1,329.90 = 544.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.72/1,329.90 = 544.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.72x = 1,329.90 × 544.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.72x = 723,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,512.15/963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.75

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