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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.32, 1,439.88 and 548.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.32, 1,439.88 and 548.40 is: 823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.32 : 1,439.88 = 548.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.32/1,439.88 = 548.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.32x = 1,439.88 × 548.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.32x = 789,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,630.19/959.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.11

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