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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.56, 1,328.40 and 548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.56, 1,328.40 and 548.56 is: 757.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.56 : 1,328.40 = 548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.56/1,328.40 = 548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.56x = 1,328.40 × 548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.56x = 728,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,707.10/962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.05

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