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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.10, 1,323.63 and 539.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.10, 1,323.63 and 539.45 is: 744.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.10 : 1,323.63 = 539.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.10/1,323.63 = 539.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.10x = 1,323.63 × 539.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.10x = 714,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,025.59/959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.47

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