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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.56, 1,439.39 and 411.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.56, 1,439.39 and 411.37 is: 617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.56 : 1,439.39 = 411.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.56/1,439.39 = 411.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.56x = 1,439.39 × 411.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.56x = 592,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,121.86/959.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.08

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