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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,326.36 and 541.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,326.36 and 541.46 is: 747.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,326.36 = 541.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,326.36 = 541.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,326.36 × 541.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 718,170.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,170.89/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.21

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