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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.63, 1,324.37 and 545.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.63, 1,324.37 and 545.63 is: 753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.63 : 1,324.37 = 545.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.63/1,324.37 = 545.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.63x = 1,324.37 × 545.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.63x = 722,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,610.75/959.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.01

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