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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.53, 1,326.83 and 541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.53, 1,326.83 and 541.92 is: 747.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.53 : 1,326.83 = 541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.53/1,326.83 = 541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.53x = 1,326.83 × 541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.53x = 719,035.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,035.71/961.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.80

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