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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.44, 1,326.71 and 541.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.44, 1,326.71 and 541.66 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.44 : 1,326.71 = 541.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.44/1,326.71 = 541.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.44x = 1,326.71 × 541.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.44x = 718,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,616.40/961.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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