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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.52, 1,326.82 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.52, 1,326.82 and 547.52 is: 755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.52 : 1,326.82 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.52/1,326.82 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.52x = 1,326.82 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.52x = 726,460.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,460.49/961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.53

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