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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.44, 4,439.13 and 767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.44, 4,439.13 and 767.97 is: 1,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.44 : 4,439.13 = 767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.44/4,439.13 = 767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.44x = 4,439.13 × 767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.44x = 3,409,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,118.67/2,959.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.95

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