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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.71, 1,327.29 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.71, 1,327.29 and 542.09 is: 748.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.71 : 1,327.29 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.71/1,327.29 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.71x = 1,327.29 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.71x = 719,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,511.92/961.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.16

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