Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959, 1,323.60 and 545
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 959, 1,323.60 and 545 is: 752.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
959 : 1,323.60 = 545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
959/1,323.60 = 545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
959x = 1,323.60 × 545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
959x = 721,362 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 721,362/959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752.20
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