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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.29, 1,439.22 and 569.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.29, 1,439.22 and 569.65 is: 854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.29 : 1,439.22 = 569.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.29/1,439.22 = 569.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.29x = 1,439.22 × 569.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.29x = 819,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,851.67/959.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.64

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