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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.49, 1,328.29 and 542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.49, 1,328.29 and 542.80 is: 749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.49 : 1,328.29 = 542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.49/1,328.29 = 542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.49x = 1,328.29 × 542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.49x = 720,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,995.81/962.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.10

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