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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.22, 1,323.69 and 539.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.22, 1,323.69 and 539.57 is: 744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.22 : 1,323.69 = 539.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.22/1,323.69 = 539.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.22x = 1,323.69 × 539.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.22x = 714,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,214.10/959.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.58

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