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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.73, 1,327.17 and 542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.73, 1,327.17 and 542.08 is: 748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.73 : 1,327.17 = 542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.73/1,327.17 = 542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.73x = 1,327.17 × 542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.73x = 719,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,429.60/961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.06

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