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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.30, 1,439.04 and 411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.30, 1,439.04 and 411.38 is: 617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.30 : 1,439.04 = 411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.30/1,439.04 = 411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.30x = 1,439.04 × 411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.30x = 591,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,992.28/959.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.11

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