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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.99, 1,330.44 and 544.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.99, 1,330.44 and 544.51 is: 751.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.99 : 1,330.44 = 544.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.99/1,330.44 = 544.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.99x = 1,330.44 × 544.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.99x = 724,428.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,428.51/963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.49

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