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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.75, 1,440.17 and 375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.75, 1,440.17 and 375.15 is: 562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.75 : 1,440.17 = 375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.75/1,440.17 = 375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.75x = 1,440.17 × 375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.75x = 540,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,279.78/959.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.94

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