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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.88, 1,324.62 and 540.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.88, 1,324.62 and 540.20 is: 745.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.88 : 1,324.62 = 540.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.88/1,324.62 = 540.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.88x = 1,324.62 × 540.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.88x = 715,563.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,563.04/959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.47

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