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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.71, 1,322.97 and 539.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.71, 1,322.97 and 539.01 is: 743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.71 : 1,322.97 = 539.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.71/1,322.97 = 539.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.71x = 1,322.97 × 539.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.71x = 713,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,094.06/958.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.81

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