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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.66, 1,328.43 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.66, 1,328.43 and 537.27 is: 741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.66 : 1,328.43 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.66/1,328.43 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.66x = 1,328.43 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.66x = 713,725.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,725.59/962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.41

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