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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.75, 1,326.03 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.75, 1,326.03 and 546.75 is: 754.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.75 : 1,326.03 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.75/1,326.03 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.75x = 1,326.03 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.75x = 725,006.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,006.90/960.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.63

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