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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.97, 1,323.37 and 539.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.97, 1,323.37 and 539.32 is: 744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.97 : 1,323.37 = 539.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.97/1,323.37 = 539.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.97x = 1,323.37 × 539.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.97x = 713,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,722.24/958.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.26

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