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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.13, 1,326.04 and 541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.13, 1,326.04 and 541.43 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.13 : 1,326.04 = 541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.13/1,326.04 = 541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.13x = 1,326.04 × 541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.13x = 717,962.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,962.29/961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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