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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.18, 1,327.83 and 542.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.18, 1,327.83 and 542.61 is: 748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.18 : 1,327.83 = 542.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.18/1,327.83 = 542.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.18x = 1,327.83 × 542.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.18x = 720,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,493.84/962.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.82

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