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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.34, 1,325.10 and 546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.34, 1,325.10 and 546.34 is: 753.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.34 : 1,325.10 = 546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.34/1,325.10 = 546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.34x = 1,325.10 × 546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.34x = 723,955.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,955.13/960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.85

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