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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.76, 1,439.88 and 890.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.76, 1,439.88 and 890.04 is: 1,335.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.76 : 1,439.88 = 890.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.76/1,439.88 = 890.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.76x = 1,439.88 × 890.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.76x = 1,281,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,550.80/959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.28

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