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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.94, 1,326.13 and 541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.94, 1,326.13 and 541.27 is: 746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.94 : 1,326.13 = 541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.94/1,326.13 = 541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.94x = 1,326.13 × 541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.94x = 717,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,789.39/960.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.96

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