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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.82, 1,439.12 and 635.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.82, 1,439.12 and 635.02 is: 952.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.82 : 1,439.12 = 635.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.82/1,439.12 = 635.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.82x = 1,439.12 × 635.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.82x = 913,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,869.98/959.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.13

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