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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.05, 1,326.08 and 541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.05, 1,326.08 and 541.35 is: 746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.05 : 1,326.08 = 541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.05/1,326.08 = 541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.05x = 1,326.08 × 541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.05x = 717,866.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,866.78/961.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.96

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