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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.57, 1,324.23 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.57, 1,324.23 and 539.92 is: 745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.57 : 1,324.23 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.57/1,324.23 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.57x = 1,324.23 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.57x = 714,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,974.95/959.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.10

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