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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.97, 1,330.23 and 544.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.97, 1,330.23 and 544.29 is: 751.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.97 : 1,330.23 = 544.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.97/1,330.23 = 544.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.97x = 1,330.23 × 544.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.97x = 724,030.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,030.89/963.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.09

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