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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.77, 1,329.93 and 544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.77, 1,329.93 and 544.13 is: 750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.77 : 1,329.93 = 544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.77/1,329.93 = 544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.77x = 1,329.93 × 544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.77x = 723,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,661.39/963.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.87

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