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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.90, 1,328.84 and 543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.90, 1,328.84 and 543.24 is: 749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.90 : 1,328.84 = 543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.90/1,328.84 = 543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.90x = 1,328.84 × 543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.90x = 721,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,879.04/962.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.69

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