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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.37, 1,439.07 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.37, 1,439.07 and 266.08 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.37 : 1,439.07 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.37/1,439.07 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.37x = 1,439.07 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.37x = 382,906.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,906.42/959.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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