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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.28, 1,325.16 and 540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.28, 1,325.16 and 540.68 is: 746.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.28 : 1,325.16 = 540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.28/1,325.16 = 540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.28x = 1,325.16 × 540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.28x = 716,487.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,487.51/960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.12

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