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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.77, 1,327.26 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.77, 1,327.26 and 542.09 is: 748.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.77 : 1,327.26 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.77/1,327.26 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.77x = 1,327.26 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.77x = 719,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,500.46/961.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.10

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