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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.56, 1,438.52 and 574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.56, 1,438.52 and 574 is: 860.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.56 : 1,438.52 = 574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.56/1,438.52 = 574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.56x = 1,438.52 × 574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.56x = 825,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,710.48/959.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.51

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