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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.15, 1,324.97 and 540.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.15, 1,324.97 and 540.49 is: 745.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.15 : 1,324.97 = 540.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.15/1,324.97 = 540.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.15x = 1,324.97 × 540.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.15x = 716,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,133.04/960.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.86

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