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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.72, 1,324.40 and 540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.72, 1,324.40 and 540.07 is: 745.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.72 : 1,324.40 = 540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.72/1,324.40 = 540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.72x = 1,324.40 × 540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.72x = 715,270.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,270.06/959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.29

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