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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.94, 1,440.18 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.94, 1,440.18 and 383.22 is: 574.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.94 : 1,440.18 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.94/1,440.18 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.94x = 1,440.18 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.94x = 551,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,905.78/959.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.94

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