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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.94, 1,324.42 and 540.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.94, 1,324.42 and 540.23 is: 745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.94 : 1,324.42 = 540.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.94/1,324.42 = 540.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.94x = 1,324.42 × 540.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.94x = 715,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,483.44/959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.34

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