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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.17, 1,326.42 and 541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.17, 1,326.42 and 541.53 is: 747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.17 : 1,326.42 = 541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.17/1,326.42 = 541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.17x = 1,326.42 × 541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.17x = 718,291.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,291.25/961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.31

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