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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.91, 1,439.19 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.91, 1,439.19 and 374.46 is: 561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.91 : 1,439.19 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.91/1,439.19 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.91x = 1,439.19 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.91x = 538,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,919.09/959.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.43

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