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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.76, 1,327.34 and 542.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.76, 1,327.34 and 542.18 is: 748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.76 : 1,327.34 = 542.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.76/1,327.34 = 542.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.76x = 1,327.34 × 542.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.76x = 719,661.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,661.88/961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.28

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