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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.97, 1,324.71 and 540.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.97, 1,324.71 and 540.42 is: 745.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.97 : 1,324.71 = 540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.97/1,324.71 = 540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.97x = 1,324.71 × 540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.97x = 715,899.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,899.78/959.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.75

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