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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.05, 1,323.44 and 539.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.05, 1,323.44 and 539.47 is: 744.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.05 : 1,323.44 = 539.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.05/1,323.44 = 539.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.05x = 1,323.44 × 539.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.05x = 713,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,957.16/959.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.44

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