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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.92, 1,439.46 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.92, 1,439.46 and 569.76 is: 855.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.92 : 1,439.46 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.92/1,439.46 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.92x = 1,439.46 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.92x = 820,146.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,146.73/958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.28

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