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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.92, 1,438.26 and 439.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.92, 1,438.26 and 439.17 is: 658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.92 : 1,438.26 = 439.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.92/1,438.26 = 439.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.92x = 1,438.26 × 439.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.92x = 631,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,640.64/959.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.01

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