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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.45, 1,324.03 and 545.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.45, 1,324.03 and 545.45 is: 752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.45 : 1,324.03 = 545.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.45/1,324.03 = 545.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.45x = 1,324.03 × 545.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.45x = 722,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,184.18/959.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.71

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