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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.74, 1,327.19 and 542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.74, 1,327.19 and 542.03 is: 747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.74 : 1,327.19 = 542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.74/1,327.19 = 542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.74x = 1,327.19 × 542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.74x = 719,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,367.45/961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.99

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