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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.79, 1,328.32 and 543.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.79, 1,328.32 and 543.09 is: 749.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.79 : 1,328.32 = 543.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.79/1,328.32 = 543.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.79x = 1,328.32 × 543.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.79x = 721,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,397.31/962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.28

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