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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.86, 1,328.72 and 543.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.86, 1,328.72 and 543.21 is: 749.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.86 : 1,328.72 = 543.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.86/1,328.72 = 543.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.86x = 1,328.72 × 543.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.86x = 721,771.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,771.28/962.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.62

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