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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961, 1,326.18 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961, 1,326.18 and 547.08 is: 754.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961 : 1,326.18 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961/1,326.18 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961x = 1,326.18 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961x = 725,526.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,526.55/961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.97

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