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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961, 1,326.20 and 547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961, 1,326.20 and 547 is: 754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961 : 1,326.20 = 547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961/1,326.20 = 547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961x = 1,326.20 × 547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961x = 725,431.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,431.40/961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.87

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