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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.41, 1,325.28 and 540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.41, 1,325.28 and 540.68 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.41 : 1,325.28 = 540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.41/1,325.28 = 540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.41x = 1,325.28 × 540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.41x = 716,552.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,552.39/960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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