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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.02, 1,326.22 and 541.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.02, 1,326.22 and 541.37 is: 747.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.02 : 1,326.22 = 541.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.02/1,326.22 = 541.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.02x = 1,326.22 × 541.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.02x = 717,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,975.72/961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.10

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