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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.08, 1,439.26 and 526.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.08, 1,439.26 and 526.36 is: 789.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.08 : 1,439.26 = 526.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.08/1,439.26 = 526.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.08x = 1,439.26 × 526.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.08x = 757,568.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,568.89/959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.89

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