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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.74, 1,324.55 and 540.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.74, 1,324.55 and 540.11 is: 745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.74 : 1,324.55 = 540.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.74/1,324.55 = 540.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.74x = 1,324.55 × 540.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.74x = 715,402.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,402.70/959.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.41

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