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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.40, 1,323.94 and 539.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.40, 1,323.94 and 539.74 is: 744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.40 : 1,323.94 = 539.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.40/1,323.94 = 539.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.40x = 1,323.94 × 539.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.40x = 714,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,583.38/959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.82

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