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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.31, 1,327.91 and 542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.31, 1,327.91 and 542.58 is: 748.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.31 : 1,327.91 = 542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.31/1,327.91 = 542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.31x = 1,327.91 × 542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.31x = 720,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,500.24/962.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.72

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