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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.87, 1,324.58 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.87, 1,324.58 and 534.48 is: 737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.87 : 1,324.58 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.87/1,324.58 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.87x = 1,324.58 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.87x = 707,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,962.85/959.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.57

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