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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.33, 1,326.48 and 541.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.33, 1,326.48 and 541.66 is: 747.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.33 : 1,326.48 = 541.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.33/1,326.48 = 541.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.33x = 1,326.48 × 541.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.33x = 718,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,501.16/961.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.40

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