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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.92, 1,324.53 and 540.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.92, 1,324.53 and 540.21 is: 745.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.92 : 1,324.53 = 540.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.92/1,324.53 = 540.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.92x = 1,324.53 × 540.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.92x = 715,529.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,529.32/959.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.41

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