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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.81, 1,330.06 and 549.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.81, 1,330.06 and 549.81 is: 758.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.81 : 1,330.06 = 549.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.81/1,330.06 = 549.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.81x = 1,330.06 × 549.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.81x = 731,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,284.30/963.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.74

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