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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.21, 1,327.80 and 542.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.21, 1,327.80 and 542.55 is: 748.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.21 : 1,327.80 = 542.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.21/1,327.80 = 542.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.21x = 1,327.80 × 542.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.21x = 720,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,397.89/962.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.69

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