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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.84, 1,325.88 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.84, 1,325.88 and 541.22 is: 746.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.84 : 1,325.88 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.84/1,325.88 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.84x = 1,325.88 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.84x = 717,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,586.14/960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.83

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