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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.46, 1,439.04 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.46, 1,439.04 and 266.19 is: 399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.46 : 1,439.04 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.46/1,439.04 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.46x = 1,439.04 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.46x = 383,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,058.06/959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.24

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