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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.56, 1,324.26 and 545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.56, 1,324.26 and 545.56 is: 752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.56 : 1,324.26 = 545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.56/1,324.26 = 545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.56x = 1,324.26 × 545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.56x = 722,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,463.29/959.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.91

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