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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.11, 1,439.07 and 382.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.11, 1,439.07 and 382.39 is: 573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.11 : 1,439.07 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.11/1,439.07 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.11x = 1,439.07 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.11x = 550,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,285.98/959.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.75

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