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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.22, 1,438.04 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.22, 1,438.04 and 342.59 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.22 : 1,438.04 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.22/1,438.04 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.22x = 1,438.04 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.22x = 492,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,651.79/959.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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