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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.92, 1,324.70 and 545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.92, 1,324.70 and 545.92 is: 753.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.92 : 1,324.70 = 545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.92/1,324.70 = 545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.92x = 1,324.70 × 545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.92x = 723,177.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,177.49/959.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.37

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