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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.11, 1,438.12 and 569.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.11, 1,438.12 and 569.16 is: 853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.11 : 1,438.12 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.11/1,438.12 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.11x = 1,438.12 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.11x = 818,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,520.38/959.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.42

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