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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.67, 1,328.40 and 543.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.67, 1,328.40 and 543.12 is: 749.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.67 : 1,328.40 = 543.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.67/1,328.40 = 543.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.67x = 1,328.40 × 543.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.67x = 721,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,480.61/962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.46

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