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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.90, 1,439.89 and 266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.90, 1,439.89 and 266.56 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.90 : 1,439.89 = 266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.90/1,439.89 = 266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.90x = 1,439.89 × 266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.90x = 383,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,812.81/959.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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