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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.39, 1,325.23 and 540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.39, 1,325.23 and 540.78 is: 746.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.39 : 1,325.23 = 540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.39/1,325.23 = 540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.39x = 1,325.23 × 540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.39x = 716,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,651.56/960.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.21

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