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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.16, 1,437.88 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.16, 1,437.88 and 342.77 is: 513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.16 : 1,437.88 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.16/1,437.88 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.16x = 1,437.88 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.16x = 492,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,859.47/959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.85

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