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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.96, 1,439.94 and 526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.96, 1,439.94 and 526.88 is: 790.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.96 : 1,439.94 = 526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.96/1,439.94 = 526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.96x = 1,439.94 × 526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.96x = 758,675.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,675.59/959.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.32

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