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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.48, 1,325.48 and 546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.48, 1,325.48 and 546.48 is: 754.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.48 : 1,325.48 = 546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.48/1,325.48 = 546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.48x = 1,325.48 × 546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.48x = 724,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,348.31/960.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.15

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