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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.03, 1,327.52 and 542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.03, 1,327.52 and 542.30 is: 748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.03 : 1,327.52 = 542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.03/1,327.52 = 542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.03x = 1,327.52 × 542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.03x = 719,908.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,908.81/962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.32

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