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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.45, 1,440.99 and 596.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.45, 1,440.99 and 596.77 is: 896.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.45 : 1,440.99 = 596.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.45/1,440.99 = 596.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.45x = 1,440.99 × 596.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.45x = 859,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,936.00/959.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.28

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