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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.04, 1,326.12 and 541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.04, 1,326.12 and 541.36 is: 747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.04 : 1,326.12 = 541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.04/1,326.12 = 541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.04x = 1,326.12 × 541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.04x = 717,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,908.32/961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.01

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