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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.51, 1,439.05 and 374.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.51, 1,439.05 and 374.53 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.51 : 1,439.05 = 374.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.51/1,439.05 = 374.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.51x = 1,439.05 × 374.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.51x = 538,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,962.86/959.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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