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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.50, 1,323.95 and 539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.50, 1,323.95 and 539.87 is: 744.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.50 : 1,323.95 = 539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.50/1,323.95 = 539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.50x = 1,323.95 × 539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.50x = 714,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,760.89/959.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.93

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