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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.51, 1,326.58 and 541.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.51, 1,326.58 and 541.79 is: 747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.51 : 1,326.58 = 541.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.51/1,326.58 = 541.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.51x = 1,326.58 × 541.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.51x = 718,725.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,725.07/961.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.50

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