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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.82, 1,439.87 and 343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.82, 1,439.87 and 343.39 is: 515.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.82 : 1,439.87 = 343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.82/1,439.87 = 343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.82x = 1,439.87 × 343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.82x = 494,436.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,436.96/959.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.14

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