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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.90, 1,440.58 and 651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.90, 1,440.58 and 651.02 is: 977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.90 : 1,440.58 = 651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.90/1,440.58 = 651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.90x = 1,440.58 × 651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.90x = 937,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,846.39/959.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.03

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