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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.85, 1,327.42 and 542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.85, 1,327.42 and 542.24 is: 748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.85 : 1,327.42 = 542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.85/1,327.42 = 542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.85x = 1,327.42 × 542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.85x = 719,772.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,772.23/961.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.32

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