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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.55, 1,325.52 and 540.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.55, 1,325.52 and 540.91 is: 746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.55 : 1,325.52 = 540.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.55/1,325.52 = 540.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.55x = 1,325.52 × 540.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.55x = 716,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,987.02/960.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.43

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