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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.49, 1,325.44 and 540.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.49, 1,325.44 and 540.83 is: 746.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.49 : 1,325.44 = 540.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.49/1,325.44 = 540.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.49x = 1,325.44 × 540.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.49x = 716,837.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,837.72/960.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.33

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