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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.29, 1,326.61 and 541.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.29, 1,326.61 and 541.65 is: 747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.29 : 1,326.61 = 541.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.29/1,326.61 = 541.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.29x = 1,326.61 × 541.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.29x = 718,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,559.66/961.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.49

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