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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.05, 1,437.22 and 381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.05, 1,437.22 and 381.25 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.05 : 1,437.22 = 381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.05/1,437.22 = 381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.05x = 1,437.22 × 381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.05x = 547,940.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,940.13/959.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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