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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.25, 1,326.53 and 547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.25, 1,326.53 and 547.33 is: 755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.25 : 1,326.53 = 547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.25/1,326.53 = 547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.25x = 1,326.53 × 547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.25x = 726,046.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,046.93/961.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.32

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