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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.95, 1,440.46 and 374.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.95, 1,440.46 and 374.87 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.95 : 1,440.46 = 374.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.95/1,440.46 = 374.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.95x = 1,440.46 × 374.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.95x = 539,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,985.24/959.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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