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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.38, 1,325.02 and 540.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.38, 1,325.02 and 540.66 is: 745.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.38 : 1,325.02 = 540.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.38/1,325.02 = 540.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.38x = 1,325.02 × 540.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.38x = 716,385.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,385.31/960.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.94

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