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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.87, 1,439.87 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.87, 1,439.87 and 343.64 is: 515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.87 : 1,439.87 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.87/1,439.87 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.87x = 1,439.87 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.87x = 494,796.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,796.93/959.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.48

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