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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.79, 1,438.84 and 548.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.79, 1,438.84 and 548.36 is: 822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.79 : 1,438.84 = 548.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.79/1,438.84 = 548.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.79x = 1,438.84 × 548.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.79x = 789,002.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,002.30/959.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.06

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