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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.09, 1,326.24 and 541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.09, 1,326.24 and 541.48 is: 747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.09 : 1,326.24 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.09/1,326.24 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.09x = 1,326.24 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.09x = 718,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,132.44/961.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.21

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