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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.64, 1,325.64 and 540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.64, 1,325.64 and 540.97 is: 746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.64 : 1,325.64 = 540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.64/1,325.64 = 540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.64x = 1,325.64 × 540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.64x = 717,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,131.47/960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.51

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