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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.93, 1,437.86 and 440.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.93, 1,437.86 and 440.37 is: 659.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.93 : 1,437.86 = 440.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.93/1,437.86 = 440.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.93x = 1,437.86 × 440.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.93x = 633,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,191.51/959.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.62

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