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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.37, 1,439.25 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.37, 1,439.25 and 374.28 is: 561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.37 : 1,439.25 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.37/1,439.25 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.37x = 1,439.25 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.37x = 538,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,682.49/959.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.50

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