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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.56, 1,326.99 and 541.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.56, 1,326.99 and 541.90 is: 747.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.56 : 1,326.99 = 541.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.56/1,326.99 = 541.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.56x = 1,326.99 × 541.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.56x = 719,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,095.88/961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.84

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