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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.89, 1,324.55 and 540.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.89, 1,324.55 and 540.17 is: 745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.89 : 1,324.55 = 540.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.89/1,324.55 = 540.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.89x = 1,324.55 × 540.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.89x = 715,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,482.17/959.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.38

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