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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.69, 1,439.15 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.69, 1,439.15 and 374.60 is: 561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.69 : 1,439.15 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.69/1,439.15 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.69x = 1,439.15 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.69x = 539,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,096.52/959.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.74

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