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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.52, 1,439.48 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.52, 1,439.48 and 343.24 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.52 : 1,439.48 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.52/1,439.48 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.52x = 1,439.48 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.52x = 494,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,087.12/959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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