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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.74, 1,438.88 and 439.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.74, 1,438.88 and 439.89 is: 659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.74 : 1,438.88 = 439.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.74/1,438.88 = 439.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.74x = 1,438.88 × 439.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.74x = 632,941.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,941.33/959.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.49

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