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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.71, 1,327.02 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.71, 1,327.02 and 542.04 is: 747.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.71 : 1,327.02 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.71/1,327.02 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.71x = 1,327.02 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.71x = 719,297.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,297.92/961.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.94

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