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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.76, 1,439.26 and 374.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.76, 1,439.26 and 374.69 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.76 : 1,439.26 = 374.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.76/1,439.26 = 374.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.76x = 1,439.26 × 374.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.76x = 539,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,283.87/959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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