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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.28, 1,325.15 and 540.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.28, 1,325.15 and 540.65 is: 746.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.28 : 1,325.15 = 540.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.28/1,325.15 = 540.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.28x = 1,325.15 × 540.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.28x = 716,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,433.02/960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.07

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