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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.52, 1,324.18 and 539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.52, 1,324.18 and 539.89 is: 745.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.52 : 1,324.18 = 539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.52/1,324.18 = 539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.52x = 1,324.18 × 539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.52x = 714,905.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,905.87/959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.07

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