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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.80, 1,437.68 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.80, 1,437.68 and 440.24 is: 659.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.80 : 1,437.68 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.80/1,437.68 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.80x = 1,437.68 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.80x = 632,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,924.24/959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.43

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