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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.56, 1,325.46 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.56, 1,325.46 and 546.56 is: 754.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.56 : 1,325.46 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.56/1,325.46 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.56x = 1,325.46 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.56x = 724,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,443.42/960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.19

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