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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.94, 1,324.72 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.94, 1,324.72 and 545.94 is: 753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.94 : 1,324.72 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.94/1,324.72 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.94x = 1,324.72 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.94x = 723,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,217.64/959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.40

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