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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.01, 1,323.32 and 539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.01, 1,323.32 and 539.31 is: 744.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.01 : 1,323.32 = 539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.01/1,323.32 = 539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.01x = 1,323.32 × 539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.01x = 713,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,679.71/959.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.18

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