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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.49, 1,325.54 and 535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.49, 1,325.54 and 535.19 is: 738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.49 : 1,325.54 = 535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.49/1,325.54 = 535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.49x = 1,325.54 × 535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.49x = 709,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,409.46/960.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.59

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