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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.82, 1,322.87 and 539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.82, 1,322.87 and 539.10 is: 743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.82 : 1,322.87 = 539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.82/1,322.87 = 539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.82x = 1,322.87 × 539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.82x = 713,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,156.52/958.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.79

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