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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.57, 1,438.89 and 374.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.57, 1,438.89 and 374.15 is: 561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.57 : 1,438.89 = 374.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.57/1,438.89 = 374.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.57x = 1,438.89 × 374.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.57x = 538,360.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,360.69/959.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.04

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