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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.33, 1,327.86 and 542.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.33, 1,327.86 and 542.66 is: 748.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.33 : 1,327.86 = 542.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.33/1,327.86 = 542.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.33x = 1,327.86 × 542.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.33x = 720,569.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,569.87/962.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.78

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