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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.80, 1,439.62 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.80, 1,439.62 and 275.80 is: 413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.80 : 1,439.62 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.80/1,439.62 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.80x = 1,439.62 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.80x = 397,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,047.20/959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.68

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