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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.05, 1,326.20 and 541.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.05, 1,326.20 and 541.47 is: 747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.05 : 1,326.20 = 541.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.05/1,326.20 = 541.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.05x = 1,326.20 × 541.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.05x = 718,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,097.51/961.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.20

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