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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.50, 1,440.15 and 439.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.50, 1,440.15 and 439.78 is: 660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.50 : 1,440.15 = 439.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.50/1,440.15 = 439.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.50x = 1,440.15 × 439.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.50x = 633,349.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,349.17/959.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.08

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