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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.82, 1,324.55 and 540.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.82, 1,324.55 and 540.15 is: 745.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.82 : 1,324.55 = 540.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.82/1,324.55 = 540.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.82x = 1,324.55 × 540.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.82x = 715,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,452.98/959.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.40

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