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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.98, 1,441.20 and 472.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.98, 1,441.20 and 472.37 is: 709.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.98 : 1,441.20 = 472.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.98/1,441.20 = 472.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.98x = 1,441.20 × 472.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.98x = 680,779.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,779.64/958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.90

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