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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.60, 1,328.37 and 542.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.60, 1,328.37 and 542.95 is: 749.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.60 : 1,328.37 = 542.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.60/1,328.37 = 542.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.60x = 1,328.37 × 542.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.60x = 721,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,231.85/962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.25

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