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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.60, 1,324.20 and 539.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.60, 1,324.20 and 539.98 is: 745.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.60 : 1,324.20 = 539.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.60/1,324.20 = 539.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.60x = 1,324.20 × 539.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.60x = 715,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,041.52/959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.15

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