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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.84, 1,323.20 and 539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.84, 1,323.20 and 539.20 is: 744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.84 : 1,323.20 = 539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.84/1,323.20 = 539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.84x = 1,323.20 × 539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.84x = 713,469.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,469.44/958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.10

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