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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,326.84 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,326.84 and 547.56 is: 755.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,326.84 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,326.84 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,326.84 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 726,524.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,524.51/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.57

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