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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.34, 1,325.22 and 540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.34, 1,325.22 and 540.70 is: 746.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.34 : 1,325.22 = 540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.34/1,325.22 = 540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.34x = 1,325.22 × 540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.34x = 716,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,546.45/960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.14

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