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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.02, 1,437.08 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.02, 1,437.08 and 438.72 is: 657.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.02 : 1,437.08 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.02/1,437.08 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.02x = 1,437.08 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.02x = 630,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,475.74/959.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.42

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