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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.25, 1,327.80 and 542.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.25, 1,327.80 and 542.59 is: 748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.25 : 1,327.80 = 542.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.25/1,327.80 = 542.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.25x = 1,327.80 × 542.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.25x = 720,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,451.00/962.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.71

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