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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.50, 1,328.22 and 542.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.50, 1,328.22 and 542.86 is: 749.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.50 : 1,328.22 = 542.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.50/1,328.22 = 542.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.50x = 1,328.22 × 542.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.50x = 721,034.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,034.79/962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.13

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