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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.82, 1,439.72 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.82, 1,439.72 and 266.49 is: 399.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.82 : 1,439.72 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.82/1,439.72 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.82x = 1,439.72 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.82x = 383,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,669.65/959.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.73

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