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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.69, 1,325.74 and 541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.69, 1,325.74 and 541.03 is: 746.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.69 : 1,325.74 = 541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.69/1,325.74 = 541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.69x = 1,325.74 × 541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.69x = 717,265.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,265.11/960.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.61

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