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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.13, 1,323.27 and 539.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.13, 1,323.27 and 539.41 is: 744.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.13 : 1,323.27 = 539.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.13/1,323.27 = 539.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.13x = 1,323.27 × 539.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.13x = 713,785.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,785.07/959.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.20

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