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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.67, 1,439.51 and 572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.67, 1,439.51 and 572.36 is: 858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.67 : 1,439.51 = 572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.67/1,439.51 = 572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.67x = 1,439.51 × 572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.67x = 823,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,907.88/959.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.53

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