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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.50, 1,327.98 and 542.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.50, 1,327.98 and 542.83 is: 748.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.50 : 1,327.98 = 542.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.50/1,327.98 = 542.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.50x = 1,327.98 × 542.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.50x = 720,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,867.38/962.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.95

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