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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.29, 1,325.19 and 540.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.29, 1,325.19 and 540.66 is: 746.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.29 : 1,325.19 = 540.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.29/1,325.19 = 540.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.29x = 1,325.19 × 540.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.29x = 716,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,477.23/960.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.11

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