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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.73, 1,324.41 and 545.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.73, 1,324.41 and 545.73 is: 753.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.73 : 1,324.41 = 545.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.73/1,324.41 = 545.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.73x = 1,324.41 × 545.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.73x = 722,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,770.27/959.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.10

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