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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.73, 1,439.82 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.73, 1,439.82 and 374.73 is: 562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.73 : 1,439.82 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.73/1,439.82 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.73x = 1,439.82 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.73x = 539,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,543.75/959.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.18

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