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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.75, 1,325.83 and 541.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.75, 1,325.83 and 541.12 is: 746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.75 : 1,325.83 = 541.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.75/1,325.83 = 541.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.75x = 1,325.83 × 541.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.75x = 717,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,433.13/960.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.74

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