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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.95, 1,330.28 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.95, 1,330.28 and 544.32 is: 751.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.95 : 1,330.28 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.95/1,330.28 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.95x = 1,330.28 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.95x = 724,097.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,097.33/963.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.18

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