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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.67, 1,439.28 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.67, 1,439.28 and 412.11 is: 618.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.67 : 1,439.28 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.67/1,439.28 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.67x = 1,439.28 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.67x = 593,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,141.68/959.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.07

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