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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.95, 1,439.74 and 574.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.95, 1,439.74 and 574.75 is: 862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.95 : 1,439.74 = 574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.95/1,439.74 = 574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.95x = 1,439.74 × 574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.95x = 827,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,490.57/959.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.01

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