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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.08, 1,325.08 and 540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.08, 1,325.08 and 540.62 is: 746.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.08 : 1,325.08 = 540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.08/1,325.08 = 540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.08x = 1,325.08 × 540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.08x = 716,364.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,364.75/960.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.15

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