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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.40, 1,438.56 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.40, 1,438.56 and 526.68 is: 789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.40 : 1,438.56 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.40/1,438.56 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.40x = 1,438.56 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.40x = 757,660.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,660.78/959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.72

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