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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962, 1,327.56 and 548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962, 1,327.56 and 548.08 is: 756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962 : 1,327.56 = 548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962/1,327.56 = 548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962x = 1,327.56 × 548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962x = 727,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,609.08/962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.35

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