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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959, 1,323.44 and 545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959, 1,323.44 and 545 is: 752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959 : 1,323.44 = 545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959/1,323.44 = 545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959x = 1,323.44 × 545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959x = 721,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,274.80/959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.11

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