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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.06, 1,324.90 and 540.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.06, 1,324.90 and 540.44 is: 745.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.06 : 1,324.90 = 540.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.06/1,324.90 = 540.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.06x = 1,324.90 × 540.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.06x = 716,028.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,028.96/960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.82

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