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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.64, 1,439.40 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.64, 1,439.40 and 382.10 is: 573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.64 : 1,439.40 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.64/1,439.40 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.64x = 1,439.40 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.64x = 549,994.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,994.74/959.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.13

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