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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.32, 1,323.86 and 545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.32, 1,323.86 and 545.32 is: 752.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.32 : 1,323.86 = 545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.32/1,323.86 = 545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.32x = 1,323.86 × 545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.32x = 721,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,924.61/959.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.54

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