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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.20, 1,327.81 and 542.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.20, 1,327.81 and 542.55 is: 748.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.20 : 1,327.81 = 542.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.20/1,327.81 = 542.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.20x = 1,327.81 × 542.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.20x = 720,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,400.49/962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.70

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