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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.38, 1,435.56 and 612.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.38, 1,435.56 and 612.70 is: 916.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.38 : 1,435.56 = 612.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.38/1,435.56 = 612.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.38x = 1,435.56 × 612.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.38x = 879,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,567.61/959.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.81

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