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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.61, 1,324.38 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.61, 1,324.38 and 540.12 is: 745.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.61 : 1,324.38 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.61/1,324.38 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.61x = 1,324.38 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.61x = 715,324.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,324.13/959.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.43

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