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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.71, 1,324.17 and 539.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.71, 1,324.17 and 539.98 is: 745.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.71 : 1,324.17 = 539.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.71/1,324.17 = 539.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.71x = 1,324.17 × 539.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.71x = 715,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,025.32/959.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.04

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