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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.43, 1,324.02 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.43, 1,324.02 and 534.06 is: 737.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.43 : 1,324.02 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.43/1,324.02 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.43x = 1,324.02 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.43x = 707,106.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,106.12/959.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.01

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