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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.84, 1,438.92 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.84, 1,438.92 and 383.12 is: 574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.84 : 1,438.92 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.84/1,438.92 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.84x = 1,438.92 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.84x = 551,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,279.03/959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.34

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