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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.14, 1,324.89 and 540.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.14, 1,324.89 and 540.42 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.14 : 1,324.89 = 540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.14/1,324.89 = 540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.14x = 1,324.89 × 540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.14x = 715,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,997.05/960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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