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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.84, 1,439.64 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.84, 1,439.64 and 382.28 is: 573.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.84 : 1,439.64 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.84/1,439.64 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.84x = 1,439.64 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.84x = 550,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,345.58/959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.37

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