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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.43, 1,323.66 and 545.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.43, 1,323.66 and 545.43 is: 752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.43 : 1,323.66 = 545.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.43/1,323.66 = 545.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.43x = 1,323.66 × 545.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.43x = 721,963.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,963.87/959.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.49

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