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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.35, 1,326.65 and 541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.35, 1,326.65 and 541.70 is: 747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.35 : 1,326.65 = 541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.35/1,326.65 = 541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.35x = 1,326.65 × 541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.35x = 718,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,636.96/961.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.53

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