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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.12, 1,327.65 and 542.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.12, 1,327.65 and 542.45 is: 748.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.12 : 1,327.65 = 542.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.12/1,327.65 = 542.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.12x = 1,327.65 × 542.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.12x = 720,177.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,177.10/962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.54

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