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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.96, 1,327.32 and 542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.96, 1,327.32 and 542.32 is: 748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.96 : 1,327.32 = 542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.96/1,327.32 = 542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.96x = 1,327.32 × 542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.96x = 719,832.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,832.18/961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.30

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