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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.22, 1,438.82 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.22, 1,438.82 and 526.14 is: 789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.22 : 1,438.82 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.22/1,438.82 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.22x = 1,438.82 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.22x = 757,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,020.75/959.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.20

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