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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.55, 1,439.47 and 685.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.55, 1,439.47 and 685.16 is: 1,027.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.55 : 1,439.47 = 685.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.55/1,439.47 = 685.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.55x = 1,439.47 × 685.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.55x = 986,266.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,266.32/959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.85

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