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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.81, 1,324.54 and 540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.81, 1,324.54 and 540.15 is: 745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.81 : 1,324.54 = 540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.81/1,324.54 = 540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.81x = 1,324.54 × 540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.81x = 715,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,450.28/959.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.41

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