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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.76, 1,329.98 and 549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.76, 1,329.98 and 549.76 is: 758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.76 : 1,329.98 = 549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.76/1,329.98 = 549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.76x = 1,329.98 × 549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.76x = 731,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,169.80/963.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.66

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