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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.10, 1,323.69 and 539.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.10, 1,323.69 and 539.62 is: 744.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.10 : 1,323.69 = 539.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.10/1,323.69 = 539.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.10x = 1,323.69 × 539.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.10x = 714,289.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,289.60/959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.75

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