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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.87, 1,330.27 and 544.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.87, 1,330.27 and 544.33 is: 751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.87 : 1,330.27 = 544.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.87/1,330.27 = 544.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.87x = 1,330.27 × 544.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.87x = 724,106.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,106.17/963.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.25

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