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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.24, 1,323.86 and 539.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.24, 1,323.86 and 539.61 is: 744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.24 : 1,323.86 = 539.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.24/1,323.86 = 539.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.24x = 1,323.86 × 539.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.24x = 714,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,369.44/959.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.72

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