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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.87, 1,325.87 and 541.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.87, 1,325.87 and 541.17 is: 746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.87 : 1,325.87 = 541.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.87/1,325.87 = 541.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.87x = 1,325.87 × 541.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.87x = 717,521.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,521.07/960.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.74

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