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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.65, 1,438.27 and 411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.65, 1,438.27 and 411.19 is: 616.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.65 : 1,438.27 = 411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.65/1,438.27 = 411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.65x = 1,438.27 × 411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.65x = 591,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,392.99/959.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.26

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