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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.12, 1,326 and 546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.12, 1,326 and 546.88 is: 754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.12 : 1,326 = 546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.12/1,326 = 546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.12x = 1,326 × 546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.12x = 725,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,162.88/961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.50

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