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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.25, 1,439.55 and 548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.25, 1,439.55 and 548.72 is: 823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.25 : 1,439.55 = 548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.25/1,439.55 = 548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.25x = 1,439.55 × 548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.25x = 789,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,909.88/959.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.47

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