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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.16, 1,438.74 and 669.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.16, 1,438.74 and 669.72 is: 1,004.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.16 : 1,438.74 = 669.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.16/1,438.74 = 669.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.16x = 1,438.74 × 669.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.16x = 963,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,552.95/959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.58

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