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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.06, 1,438.85 and 342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.06, 1,438.85 and 342.83 is: 514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.06 : 1,438.85 = 342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.06/1,438.85 = 342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.06x = 1,438.85 × 342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.06x = 493,280.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,280.95/959.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.34

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