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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.83, 1,330.10 and 521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.83, 1,330.10 and 521.74 is: 720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.83 : 1,330.10 = 521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.83/1,330.10 = 521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.83x = 1,330.10 × 521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.83x = 693,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,966.37/963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.01

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