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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.91, 1,326.06 and 541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.91, 1,326.06 and 541.24 is: 746.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.91 : 1,326.06 = 541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.91/1,326.06 = 541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.91x = 1,326.06 × 541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.91x = 717,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,716.71/960.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.91

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