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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.78, 1,323.10 and 539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.78, 1,323.10 and 539.15 is: 744.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.78 : 1,323.10 = 539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.78/1,323.10 = 539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.78x = 1,323.10 × 539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.78x = 713,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,349.37/958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.02

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