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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.29, 1,324.87 and 540.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.29, 1,324.87 and 540.59 is: 745.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.29 : 1,324.87 = 540.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.29/1,324.87 = 540.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.29x = 1,324.87 × 540.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.29x = 716,213.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,213.99/960.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.83

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