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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.04, 1,323.51 and 539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.04, 1,323.51 and 539.40 is: 744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.04 : 1,323.51 = 539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.04/1,323.51 = 539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.04x = 1,323.51 × 539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.04x = 713,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,901.29/959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.39

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