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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.65, 1,328.50 and 543.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.65, 1,328.50 and 543.17 is: 749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.65 : 1,328.50 = 543.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.65/1,328.50 = 543.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.65x = 1,328.50 × 543.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.65x = 721,601.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,601.35/962.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.60

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