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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.79, 1,325.88 and 541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.79, 1,325.88 and 541.15 is: 746.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.79 : 1,325.88 = 541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.79/1,325.88 = 541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.79x = 1,325.88 × 541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.79x = 717,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,499.96/960.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.78

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