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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.36, 1,439.52 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.36, 1,439.52 and 382.64 is: 574.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.36 : 1,439.52 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.36/1,439.52 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.36x = 1,439.52 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.36x = 550,817.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,817.93/959.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.15

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