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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.65, 1,327.19 and 542.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.65, 1,327.19 and 542.01 is: 748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.65 : 1,327.19 = 542.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.65/1,327.19 = 542.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.65x = 1,327.19 × 542.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.65x = 719,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,347.54/961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.03

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