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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.55, 1,324.13 and 539.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.55, 1,324.13 and 539.97 is: 745.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.55 : 1,324.13 = 539.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.55/1,324.13 = 539.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.55x = 1,324.13 × 539.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.55x = 714,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,990.48/959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.13

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