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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.93, 1,326.17 and 541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.93, 1,326.17 and 541.35 is: 747.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.93 : 1,326.17 = 541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.93/1,326.17 = 541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.93x = 1,326.17 × 541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.93x = 717,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,919.42/960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.11

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