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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.32, 1,327.96 and 542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.32, 1,327.96 and 542.64 is: 748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.32 : 1,327.96 = 542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.32/1,327.96 = 542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.32x = 1,327.96 × 542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.32x = 720,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,604.21/962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.82

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