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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.55, 1,437.93 and 520.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.55, 1,437.93 and 520.47 is: 779.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.55 : 1,437.93 = 520.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.55/1,437.93 = 520.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.55x = 1,437.93 × 520.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.55x = 748,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,399.43/959.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.95

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