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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.68, 1,327.26 and 542.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.68, 1,327.26 and 542.21 is: 748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.68 : 1,327.26 = 542.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.68/1,327.26 = 542.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.68x = 1,327.26 × 542.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.68x = 719,647.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,647.01/961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.32

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