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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.80, 1,439.72 and 374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.80, 1,439.72 and 374.72 is: 562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.80 : 1,439.72 = 374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.80/1,439.72 = 374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.80x = 1,439.72 × 374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.80x = 539,491.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,491.88/959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.09

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