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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.76, 1,328.62 and 543.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.76, 1,328.62 and 543.12 is: 749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.76 : 1,328.62 = 543.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.76/1,328.62 = 543.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.76x = 1,328.62 × 543.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.76x = 721,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,600.09/962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.51

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