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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.18, 1,323.63 and 539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.18, 1,323.63 and 539.54 is: 744.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.18 : 1,323.63 = 539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.18/1,323.63 = 539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.18x = 1,323.63 × 539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.18x = 714,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,151.33/959.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.54

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