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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.18, 1,438.78 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.18, 1,438.78 and 439.16 is: 658.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.18 : 1,438.78 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.18/1,438.78 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.18x = 1,438.78 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.18x = 631,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,854.62/959.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.74

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