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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.52, 1,439.19 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.52, 1,439.19 and 411.60 is: 617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.52 : 1,439.19 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.52/1,439.19 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.52x = 1,439.19 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.52x = 592,370.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,370.60/959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.36

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