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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.20, 1,325.03 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.20, 1,325.03 and 540.56 is: 745.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.20 : 1,325.03 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.20/1,325.03 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.20x = 1,325.03 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.20x = 716,255.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,255.51/960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.94

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