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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.18, 1,439.03 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.18, 1,439.03 and 342.95 is: 514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.18 : 1,439.03 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.18/1,439.03 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.18x = 1,439.03 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.18x = 493,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,511.74/959.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.52

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