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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.74, 1,439.58 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.74, 1,439.58 and 266.44 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.74 : 1,439.58 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.74/1,439.58 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.74x = 1,439.58 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.74x = 383,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,561.70/959.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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