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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.02, 1,323.41 and 545.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.02, 1,323.41 and 545.02 is: 752.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.02 : 1,323.41 = 545.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.02/1,323.41 = 545.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.02x = 1,323.41 × 545.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.02x = 721,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,284.92/959.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.11

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