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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.42, 1,323.81 and 539.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.42, 1,323.81 and 539.71 is: 744.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.42 : 1,323.81 = 539.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.42/1,323.81 = 539.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.42x = 1,323.81 × 539.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.42x = 714,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,470.19/959.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.69

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