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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.42, 1,328.18 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.42, 1,328.18 and 542.76 is: 749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.42 : 1,328.18 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.42/1,328.18 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.42x = 1,328.18 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.42x = 720,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,882.98/962.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.03

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