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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.10, 1,327.68 and 542.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.10, 1,327.68 and 542.45 is: 748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.10 : 1,327.68 = 542.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.10/1,327.68 = 542.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.10x = 1,327.68 × 542.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.10x = 720,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,193.38/962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.56

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