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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.12, 1,323.24 and 544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.12, 1,323.24 and 544.88 is: 751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.12 : 1,323.24 = 544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.12/1,323.24 = 544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.12x = 1,323.24 × 544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.12x = 721,007.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,007.01/959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.74

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