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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.08, 1,438.86 and 548.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.08, 1,438.86 and 548.68 is: 823.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.08 : 1,438.86 = 548.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.08/1,438.86 = 548.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.08x = 1,438.86 × 548.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.08x = 789,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,473.70/959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.16

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