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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,326.03 and 541.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,326.03 and 541.41 is: 746.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,326.03 = 541.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,326.03 = 541.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,326.03 × 541.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 717,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,925.90/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.95

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