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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.52, 1,324.12 and 545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.52, 1,324.12 and 545.52 is: 752.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.52 : 1,324.12 = 545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.52/1,324.12 = 545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.52x = 1,324.12 × 545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.52x = 722,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,333.94/959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.81

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