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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.38, 1,323.87 and 539.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.38, 1,323.87 and 539.65 is: 744.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.38 : 1,323.87 = 539.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.38/1,323.87 = 539.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.38x = 1,323.87 × 539.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.38x = 714,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,426.45/959.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.68

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