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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.40, 1,325.37 and 540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.40, 1,325.37 and 540.73 is: 746.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.40 : 1,325.37 = 540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.40/1,325.37 = 540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.40x = 1,325.37 × 540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.40x = 716,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,667.32/960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.22

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