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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.73, 1,328.43 and 543.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.73, 1,328.43 and 543.03 is: 749.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.73 : 1,328.43 = 543.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.73/1,328.43 = 543.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.73x = 1,328.43 × 543.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.73x = 721,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,377.34/962.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.30

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