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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.66, 1,328.54 and 543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.66, 1,328.54 and 543.08 is: 749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.66 : 1,328.54 = 543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.66/1,328.54 = 543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.66x = 1,328.54 × 543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.66x = 721,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,503.50/962.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.49

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