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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.91, 1,439.95 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.91, 1,439.95 and 411.96 is: 617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.91 : 1,439.95 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.91/1,439.95 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.91x = 1,439.95 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.91x = 593,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,201.80/959.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.98

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