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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.62, 1,324.27 and 539.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.62, 1,324.27 and 539.98 is: 745.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.62 : 1,324.27 = 539.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.62/1,324.27 = 539.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.62x = 1,324.27 × 539.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.62x = 715,079.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,079.31/959.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.17

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