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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.72, 1,438.75 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.72, 1,438.75 and 374.58 is: 561.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.72 : 1,438.75 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.72/1,438.75 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.72x = 1,438.75 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.72x = 538,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,927.93/959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.55

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