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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.00, 1,326.31 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.00, 1,326.31 and 541.44 is: 747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.00 : 1,326.31 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.00/1,326.31 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.00x = 1,326.31 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.00x = 718,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,111.86/961.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.25

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