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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.26, 1,326.54 and 547.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.26, 1,326.54 and 547.26 is: 755.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.26 : 1,326.54 = 547.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.26/1,326.54 = 547.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.26x = 1,326.54 × 547.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.26x = 725,962.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,962.28/961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.22

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