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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.12, 1,438.44 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.12, 1,438.44 and 411.36 is: 616.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.12 : 1,438.44 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.12/1,438.44 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.12x = 1,438.44 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.12x = 591,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,716.68/959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.94

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