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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.67, 1,325.66 and 540.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.67, 1,325.66 and 540.93 is: 746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.67 : 1,325.66 = 540.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.67/1,325.66 = 540.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.67x = 1,325.66 × 540.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.67x = 717,089.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,089.26/960.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.45

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