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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.80, 1,325.95 and 541.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.80, 1,325.95 and 541.13 is: 746.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.80 : 1,325.95 = 541.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.80/1,325.95 = 541.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.80x = 1,325.95 × 541.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.80x = 717,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,503.34/960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.78

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