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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.72, 1,322.92 and 539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.72, 1,322.92 and 539.04 is: 743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.72 : 1,322.92 = 539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.72/1,322.92 = 539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.72x = 1,322.92 × 539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.72x = 713,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,106.80/958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.81

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