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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.35, 1,325.32 and 540.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.35, 1,325.32 and 540.69 is: 746.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.35 : 1,325.32 = 540.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.35/1,325.32 = 540.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.35x = 1,325.32 × 540.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.35x = 716,587.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,587.27/960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.17

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