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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.63, 1,328.49 and 548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.63, 1,328.49 and 548.63 is: 757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.63 : 1,328.49 = 548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.63/1,328.49 = 548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.63x = 1,328.49 × 548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.63x = 728,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,849.47/962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.14

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