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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.24, 1,326.40 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.24, 1,326.40 and 541.56 is: 747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.24 : 1,326.40 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.24/1,326.40 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.24x = 1,326.40 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.24x = 718,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,325.18/961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.29

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