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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.92, 1,330.26 and 549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.92, 1,330.26 and 549.92 is: 758.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.92 : 1,330.26 = 549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.92/1,330.26 = 549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.92x = 1,330.26 × 549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.92x = 731,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,536.58/963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.92

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