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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.98, 1,327.51 and 542.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.98, 1,327.51 and 542.33 is: 748.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.98 : 1,327.51 = 542.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.98/1,327.51 = 542.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.98x = 1,327.51 × 542.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.98x = 719,948.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,948.50/961.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.40

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