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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.78, 1,439.82 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.78, 1,439.82 and 382.64 is: 574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.78 : 1,439.82 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.78/1,439.82 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.78x = 1,439.82 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.78x = 550,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,932.72/959.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.02

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