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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.63, 1,328.33 and 542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.63, 1,328.33 and 542.94 is: 749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.63 : 1,328.33 = 542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.63/1,328.33 = 542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.63x = 1,328.33 × 542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.63x = 721,194.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,194.13/962.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.20

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