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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.82, 1,327.25 and 542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.82, 1,327.25 and 542.19 is: 748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.82 : 1,327.25 = 542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.82/1,327.25 = 542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.82x = 1,327.25 × 542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.82x = 719,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,621.68/961.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.19

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