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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.04, 1,437.74 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.04, 1,437.74 and 438.86 is: 657.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.04 : 1,437.74 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.04/1,437.74 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.04x = 1,437.74 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.04x = 630,966.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,966.58/959.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.91

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