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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.04, 1,327.62 and 542.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.04, 1,327.62 and 542.38 is: 748.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.04 : 1,327.62 = 542.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.04/1,327.62 = 542.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.04x = 1,327.62 × 542.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.04x = 720,074.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,074.54/962.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.49

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