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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.11, 1,323.69 and 539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.11, 1,323.69 and 539.48 is: 744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.11 : 1,323.69 = 539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.11/1,323.69 = 539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.11x = 1,323.69 × 539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.11x = 714,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,104.28/959.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.55

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