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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.46, 1,326.82 and 541.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.46, 1,326.82 and 541.83 is: 747.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.46 : 1,326.82 = 541.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.46/1,326.82 = 541.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.46x = 1,326.82 × 541.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.46x = 718,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,910.88/961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.73

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