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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.92, 1,326.14 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.92, 1,326.14 and 541.32 is: 747.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.92 : 1,326.14 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.92/1,326.14 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.92x = 1,326.14 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.92x = 717,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,862.79/960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.06

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