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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.01, 1,437.55 and 471.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.01, 1,437.55 and 471.07 is: 706.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.01 : 1,437.55 = 471.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.01/1,437.55 = 471.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.01x = 1,437.55 × 471.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.01x = 677,181.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,181.91/958.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.86

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