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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.68, 1,324.30 and 539.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.68, 1,324.30 and 539.96 is: 745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.68 : 1,324.30 = 539.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.68/1,324.30 = 539.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.68x = 1,324.30 × 539.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.68x = 715,069.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,069.03/959.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.11

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