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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.73, 1,324.57 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.73, 1,324.57 and 540.12 is: 745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.73 : 1,324.57 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.73/1,324.57 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.73x = 1,324.57 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.73x = 715,426.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,426.75/959.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.45

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