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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.08, 1,439.02 and 526.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.08, 1,439.02 and 526.18 is: 789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.08 : 1,439.02 = 526.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.08/1,439.02 = 526.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.08x = 1,439.02 × 526.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.08x = 757,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,183.54/959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.49

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