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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.87, 1,328.67 and 543.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.87, 1,328.67 and 543.19 is: 749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.87 : 1,328.67 = 543.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.87/1,328.67 = 543.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.87x = 1,328.67 × 543.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.87x = 721,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,716.94/962.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.55

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