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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.52, 1,328.32 and 542.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.52, 1,328.32 and 542.89 is: 749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.52 : 1,328.32 = 542.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.52/1,328.32 = 542.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.52x = 1,328.32 × 542.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.52x = 721,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,131.64/962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.21

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