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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.47, 1,323.98 and 539.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.47, 1,323.98 and 539.79 is: 744.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.47 : 1,323.98 = 539.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.47/1,323.98 = 539.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.47x = 1,323.98 × 539.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.47x = 714,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,671.16/959.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.86

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