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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.60, 1,439.04 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.60, 1,439.04 and 382.32 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.60 : 1,439.04 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.60/1,439.04 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.60x = 1,439.04 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.60x = 550,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,173.77/959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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