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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.82, 1,464 and 543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.82, 1,464 and 543.28 is: 815.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.82 : 1,464 = 543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.82/1,464 = 543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.82x = 1,464 × 543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.82x = 795,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,361.92/975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.07

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