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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959, 1,438.77 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959, 1,438.77 and 411.44 is: 617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959 : 1,438.77 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959/1,438.77 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959x = 1,438.77 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959x = 591,967.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,967.53/959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.28

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