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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.96, 1,438.82 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.96, 1,438.82 and 439.36 is: 658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.96 : 1,438.82 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.96/1,438.82 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.96x = 1,438.82 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.96x = 632,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,159.96/959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.53

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