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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.88, 1,439.66 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.88, 1,439.66 and 343.49 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.88 : 1,439.66 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.88/1,439.66 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.88x = 1,439.66 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.88x = 494,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,508.81/959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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