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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.30, 1,325.33 and 540.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.30, 1,325.33 and 540.67 is: 746.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.30 : 1,325.33 = 540.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.30/1,325.33 = 540.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.30x = 1,325.33 × 540.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.30x = 716,566.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,566.17/960.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.19

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