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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.23, 1,325.07 and 540.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.23, 1,325.07 and 540.60 is: 746.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.23 : 1,325.07 = 540.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.23/1,325.07 = 540.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.23x = 1,325.07 × 540.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.23x = 716,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,332.84/960.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.00

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