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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.06, 1,323.41 and 539.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.06, 1,323.41 and 539.35 is: 744.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.06 : 1,323.41 = 539.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.06/1,323.41 = 539.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.06x = 1,323.41 × 539.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.06x = 713,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,781.18/959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.25

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