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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.05, 1,327.53 and 542.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.05, 1,327.53 and 542.38 is: 748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.05 : 1,327.53 = 542.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.05/1,327.53 = 542.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.05x = 1,327.53 × 542.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.05x = 720,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,025.72/962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.43

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