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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.11, 1,323.59 and 533.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.11, 1,323.59 and 533.77 is: 736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.11 : 1,323.59 = 533.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.11/1,323.59 = 533.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.11x = 1,323.59 × 533.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.11x = 706,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,483.35/959.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.61

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