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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.86, 1,323.11 and 539.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.86, 1,323.11 and 539.17 is: 743.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.86 : 1,323.11 = 539.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.86/1,323.11 = 539.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.86x = 1,323.11 × 539.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.86x = 713,379.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,379.26/958.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.98

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