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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.45, 1,437.64 and 867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.45, 1,437.64 and 867.19 is: 1,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.45 : 1,437.64 = 867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.45/1,437.64 = 867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.45x = 1,437.64 × 867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.45x = 1,246,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,702.35/959.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.39

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