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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.99, 1,323.39 and 539.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.99, 1,323.39 and 539.34 is: 744.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.99 : 1,323.39 = 539.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.99/1,323.39 = 539.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.99x = 1,323.39 × 539.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.99x = 713,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,757.16/958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.28

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