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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.43, 1,439.22 and 411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.43, 1,439.22 and 411.62 is: 617.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.43 : 1,439.22 = 411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.43/1,439.22 = 411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.43x = 1,439.22 × 411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.43x = 592,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,404.54/959.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.45

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