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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.02, 1,326.13 and 547.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.02, 1,326.13 and 547.02 is: 754.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.02 : 1,326.13 = 547.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.02/1,326.13 = 547.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.02x = 1,326.13 × 547.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.02x = 725,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,419.63/961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.84

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