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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.81, 1,324.57 and 540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.81, 1,324.57 and 540.14 is: 745.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.81 : 1,324.57 = 540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.81/1,324.57 = 540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.81x = 1,324.57 × 540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.81x = 715,457.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,457.46/959.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.42

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