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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,461.36 and 541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,461.36 and 541.60 is: 811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,461.36 = 541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,461.36 = 541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,461.36 × 541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 791,472.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,472.58/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.73

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