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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.79, 1,324.61 and 540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.79, 1,324.61 and 540.24 is: 745.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.79 : 1,324.61 = 540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.79/1,324.61 = 540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.79x = 1,324.61 × 540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.79x = 715,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,608.66/959.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.59

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