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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.69, 1,328.19 and 542.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.69, 1,328.19 and 542.98 is: 749.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.69 : 1,328.19 = 542.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.69/1,328.19 = 542.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.69x = 1,328.19 × 542.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.69x = 721,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,173.97/962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.12

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