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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.29, 1,439.28 and 548.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.29, 1,439.28 and 548.78 is: 823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.29 : 1,439.28 = 548.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.29/1,439.28 = 548.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.29x = 1,439.28 × 548.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.29x = 789,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,840.88/959.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.36

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