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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.49, 1,335.19 and 542.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.49, 1,335.19 and 542.15 is: 748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.49 : 1,335.19 = 542.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.49/1,335.19 = 542.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.49x = 1,335.19 × 542.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.49x = 723,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,876.53/967.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.20

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