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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.95, 1,326.10 and 546.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.95, 1,326.10 and 546.95 is: 754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.95 : 1,326.10 = 546.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.95/1,326.10 = 546.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.95x = 1,326.10 × 546.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.95x = 725,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,302.40/960.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.78

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