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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.31, 1,325.31 and 540.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.31, 1,325.31 and 540.64 is: 746.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.31 : 1,325.31 = 540.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.31/1,325.31 = 540.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.31x = 1,325.31 × 540.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.31x = 716,508.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,508.97/960.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.13

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