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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.73, 1,439.31 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.73, 1,439.31 and 266.22 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.73 : 1,439.31 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.73/1,439.31 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.73x = 1,439.31 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.73x = 383,173.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,173.11/959.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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