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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.19, 1,327.50 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.19, 1,327.50 and 542.48 is: 748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.19 : 1,327.50 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.19/1,327.50 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.19x = 1,327.50 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.19x = 720,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,135.56/962.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.43

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