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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.16, 1,439.01 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.16, 1,439.01 and 520.32 is: 780.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.16 : 1,439.01 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.16/1,439.01 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.16x = 1,439.01 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.16x = 748,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,745.68/959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.63

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