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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.99, 1,324.67 and 540.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.99, 1,324.67 and 540.29 is: 745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.99 : 1,324.67 = 540.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.99/1,324.67 = 540.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.99x = 1,324.67 × 540.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.99x = 715,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,706.56/959.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.53

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