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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.37, 1,327.99 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.37, 1,327.99 and 542.70 is: 748.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.37 : 1,327.99 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.37/1,327.99 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.37x = 1,327.99 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.37x = 720,700.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,700.17/962.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.88

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