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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.75, 1,439.37 and 266.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.75, 1,439.37 and 266.48 is: 399.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.75 : 1,439.37 = 266.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.75/1,439.37 = 266.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.75x = 1,439.37 × 266.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.75x = 383,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,556.12/959.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.64

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