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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.67, 1,328.54 and 548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.67, 1,328.54 and 548.67 is: 757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.67 : 1,328.54 = 548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.67/1,328.54 = 548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.67x = 1,328.54 × 548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.67x = 728,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,927.30/962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.19

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