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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.20, 1,323.36 and 545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.20, 1,323.36 and 545.12 is: 752.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.20 : 1,323.36 = 545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.20/1,323.36 = 545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.20x = 1,323.36 × 545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.20x = 721,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,390.00/959.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.07

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