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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.69, 1,328.41 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.69, 1,328.41 and 543.03 is: 749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.69 : 1,328.41 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.69/1,328.41 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.69x = 1,328.41 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.69x = 721,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,357.13/962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.32

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